Program Overview
The BS in Nursing program is designed to prepare competent, compassionate, and ethical nursing professionals capable of providing high-quality healthcare in diverse clinical settings. It equips students with theoretical knowledge, clinical skills, and critical thinking abilities to deliver safe and holistic nursing care.
About Program
Students in this program study core areas including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, community health nursing, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, and obstetrics. With guidance from qualified faculty, they gain extensive clinical training in hospitals and healthcare centers, ensuring proficiency in patient care, leadership, and evidence-based practice.
The BS Nursing program at Riphah International University, Faisalabad, prepares graduates for careers in hospitals, clinics, research, and community health. It emphasizes professional responsibility, ethical values, and effective communication, enabling students to contribute to the improvement of healthcare systems at both national and international levels.
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Total Credit Hours
System
Program Duration
Program Modality
Program Offerings
Programme Structure & Course Plan:
Semester-wise courses and credits. Expand a year to view details.
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microbiology | 02 |
| 2 | Biochemistry | 02 |
| 3 | English – Functional English | 03 |
| 4 | Fundamentals of Nursing – I | 03 |
| 5 | Anatomy & Physiology – I | 03 |
| 6 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | 02 |
| 7 | Information and Communication Technology | 02 |
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of Nursing – II | 04 |
| 2 | Quantitative Reasoning – I | 03 |
| 3 | Anatomy & Physiology – II | 03 |
| 4 | Applied Nutrition | 02 |
| 5 | Theoretical Basis of Nursing | 02 |
| 6 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | 02 |
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional Communication Skills | 03 |
| 2 | Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Administration – I | 02 |
| 3 | Medical Surgical Nursing – I | 07 |
| 4 | Health Assessment – I | 02 |
| 5 | Pathophysiology – I | 03 |
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Psychology | 03 |
| 2 | Medical Surgical Nursing – II | 07 |
| 3 | Health Assessment – II | 02 |
| 4 | Pathophysiology – II | 02 |
| 5 | Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Administration – II | 02 |
| 6 | Professional Ethics for Nurses | 02 |
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civics and Community Engagement | 02 |
| 2 | Pediatric Health Nursing | 07 |
| 3 | Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health Nursing | 03 |
| 4 | Epidemiology | 02 |
| 5 | Infectious Diseases | 02 |
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Principles of Teaching & Learning | 03 |
| 2 | Public Health Nursing | 04 |
| 3 | Mental Health Nursing | 06 |
| 4 | Introduction to Biostatistics (QR II) | 03 |
| 5 | Culture, Health & Society | 02 |
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership & Management | 03 |
| 2 | Critical Care Nursing | 07 |
| 3 | Introduction to Nursing Research | 03 |
| 4 | Entrepreneurship | 02 |
| 5 | Elective | 02 |
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geriatric Nursing | 03 |
| 2 | Trends and Issues in Health Care | 02 |
| 3 | Expository Writing | 03 |
| 4 | Elective | 03 |
| 5 | Clinical Practicum | 04 |
Eligibility Criteria
For Pakistani Nationals
- Matric (Science) with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
- F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) with at least 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
Related Programs
RIU – Faisalabad Campus
Contact:
- +92 41 111 111 002
- +92 337 7526363
- contact@riphahfsd.edu.pk