List of Postgraduate Courses in Nursing

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Nursing is one of the noblest professions in the world. The course teaches people on how to care for the sick and ailing. Medical services everywhere are incomplete without it. They form an integral part of the society and they are wanted everywhere in every situation like pediatric, psychiatric, midwifery, orthopedics, intensive care etc. Aspirants who wish to apply for nursing courses should pass their SSLC or an equal course from a recognized university or board, preferably with biology, chemistry and physics as their main subjects.

List of Postgraduate Courses

Post Basic Diploma Programs

  • Neonatal Nursing
  • Burns Nursing
  • Renal Nursing
  • Cardiothoracic Nursing
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Critical care Nursing
  • Emergency & Trauma Nursing
  • Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Nursing
  • Neurology & Neurological Surgical Nursing
  • Oncology Nursing OR technique and Management

The duration of the course varies based on the course.

Master of Science Degree

  • Pediatric Nursing
  • Psychiatric Nursing
  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing

The duration of the course is 2 years.

M. Phil - The Master of Philosophy Course in Nursing is for a period of 1 year only.

Ph D - The time period of the Doctor of Philosophy courses in nursing are for duration of 3 to 5 years.

Fellowships in Nursing

  • Fellowship in Family Nurse Practice
  • Fellowship in Hematology Nursing
  • Fellowship in Respiratory Nursing

The duration of the course is 1 year.

Career Prospects

The nursing profession is a highly acknowledged and devoted one. There are many colleges in India where they offer a variety of courses in nursing to young women. It is advantageous that they can start their job at an early age of 17. This will help them to go for higher studies when they get the chance. The most important and good thing to be noted is that there are huge demands for nurses both inside their respective countries and abroad.

Scopes in India: With progress in the economy, consciousness about health is also increasing in the society today. That has led to the eminence in health services also. Nurses with very good training and superior knowledge are being employed all over the nation. Students who have passed the course have opportunities to join military services, clinics, homes, orphanages, industries, schools, government and private hospitals, old age homes and in a variety of other places.

 
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17 Responses to “List of Postgraduate Courses in Nursing”

  1. 17
    Sudha:

    I’m finished b.sc nursing. I want do pg course other then nursing field. Please tell information abt this

  2. 16
    Nizar:

    I would like to know ,recognition of renal nursing course offered by private hospital?

  3. 15
    suma:

    i would like to know is there specialized course in neonatal intense care. after finishing diploma nursing.

  4. 14
    JAYAPRAKASH:

    I am interested inneonatal nursing(post basic diploma). can you please give information about where these are conducted in tamilnadu??

  5. 13
    richa:

    hello! I am a registered nurse from Nepal. I would like to join an advance course in critical care or any critical care training program. 6-12 months training/course.can you suggest me any such institution located in bangalore? Thank You

  6. 12
    Vinay kumar:

    Which post basic diploma course is suitable to go middle east country to work as a nurse?

  7. 11
    prateek:

    sir,i’ve completed my b.s.c nursing , now m doing job in nursing clg as a tutor .kindly assist me to do p.g course .i wana go to abroad kuwait .so plz give information that how to i will go there .

  8. 10
    Ajith:

    Respected sir i’ve completed my graduate nursing course and i’ve 1 year experience also.i would like to do my post graduate course so kindly assisst me to do favourable course. And also i’m trying to go abroad so is it possible to do my course in canada or australia. And also inform about the post graduate courses

  9. 9
    vishnu:

    i’m a nursing graduate and has an experience of over one year as an operating room nurse. I would like to know whether any of the universities / hospitals are providing a post graduate course in operating room technique?

  10. 8
    tajamul:

    is there any other courses not related to nursing for bsc nurses, if so pls send me the list.

  11. 7
    poovizhi:

    After completed diplomo nursing course(2year),then can i go to study BSC Nursing?

  12. 6
    sambo:

    i’m interested in the masters programme in pediatric nursing, can i get details on how to apply? tanx

  13. 5
    Ramanand Chaudhary:

    I would be grateful if you could send me detail about the institution/colleges where the following course are being conducted.

    Neonatal Nursing
    Burns Nursing
    Renal Nursing
    Cardiothoracic Nursing
    Psychiatric Nursing
    Critical care Nursing
    Emergency & Trauma Nursing
    Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Nursing
    Neurology & Neurological Surgical Nursing
    Oncology Nursing OR technique and Management

  14. 4
    manu:

    is there any other courses not related to nursing for bsc nurses, if so pls send me the list.

  15. 3
    parvathy:

    what is the qualifications

  16. 2
    regina:

    kindly assist me with address for renal or critical care nursing colleges or universities. what are the requirements for nurse prospective student. I am a registered nurse working in zambia.

  17. 1
    regina:

    dear sir/madam, iam a registered nurse working for konkola mine hospital run by vendata. i would like to train in intensive care or renal nursing in india. kindly assist me with school addresses and application details as an international student. i have been working in icu and renal units for the past 5 years and i want to specialise in either of the two areas so that i improve my care to patients.