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Academic Programs & Curriculum

Academic Excellence & Clinical Mastery

Delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing education under the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).

Primary Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a comprehensive four-year professional degree program designed to prepare nurses with clinical mastery, scientific reasoning, and Christian empathy. Through rigorous classroom theory, state-of-the-art simulation labs, and direct bed-to-bed clinical postings at the 300+ bed St. Joseph's Hospital, students become globally competent healthcare professionals.

Program Duration 4 Years Full-Time

Includes Rotatory Internship

Affiliated University KUHS, Thrissur

Kerala Health University

Statutory Approvals INC & KNMC

Govt. of Kerala Recognized

4-Year Curriculum Structure

First Year Foundational Sciences & Basic Nursing

Anatomy, Physiology & Nursing Foundations

Applied Anatomy, Applied Physiology, Applied Biochemistry & Nutrition, Nursing Foundations I & II (Theory & Clinical Skill Lab), Applied Psychology, Applied Microbiology, English, and Health & Digital Technology.

Second Year Medical-Surgical & Clinical Core

Adult Health Nursing I & Pharmacology

Applied Sociology, Pharmacology I & II, Pathology I & II, Genetics, Adult Health (Medical-Surgical) Nursing I with extensive bedside rotations in general medical and surgical wards.

Third Year Specialty & Critical Care

Pediatric, Mental Health & Adult Health II

Child Health (Pediatric) Nursing, Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing, Adult Health Nursing II (including Critical Care, ICU, Cardiology, Oncology), and Nursing Research & Statistics.

Fourth Year Maternity, Community & Internship

Midwifery, Community Health & Leadership Internship

Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health Nursing II, Nursing Management and Leadership. Concludes with intensive integrated clinical internship postings for independent professional readiness.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational Qualification: Pass in Higher Secondary (10+2) examination or recognized equivalent.
  • Required Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.
  • Minimum Aggregate: Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB (relaxation for reserved categories as per KUHS/Govt norms).
  • Age Limit: Completed 17 years of age by 31st December of the admission year.
Sister Institute

Allied Health Sciences at SJHIHS

Looking for Paramedical & Diagnostic Diploma courses? Our sister institution, St. Joseph’s Institute of Health Sciences, provides accredited health programs:

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Tech (DMLT) 2 Years • 10+2 Science with Biology
Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) 2 Years • 10+2 Science with Physics, Chem, Bio
Parent Clinical Postings

Clinical mastery is acquired through hands-on duty at St. Joseph's Hospital, Manjummel (Est. 1888), featuring 300+ in-patient beds, advanced ICUs, modern OTs, emergency trauma center, and 24/7 labor suites.

Learn About St. Joseph's Hospital →
Pedagogy

Teaching Methodology & Clinical Mentorship

Harmonizing evidence-based academic rigor with empathetic bedside presence.

Simulation-Based Training

High-fidelity anatomical and birthing simulators enabling students to master procedures before clinical exposure.

Bedside Clinical Mentorship

Dedicated faculty-to-student clinical supervision ensuring patient safety and clinical precision at the bedside.

Community Health Outreach

Urban and rural healthcare camps, immunization drives, maternal-child health screening in marginalized communities.

Global Career Preparation

Orientation for licensing examinations (NCLEX-RN, DHA, HAAD, MOH) and IELTS/OET guidance for global opportunities.