Aga Khan University Admission For Master of Science in Nursing

Aga Khan University Admission For Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) programme, first of its kind in Pakistan, is a two-year programme that prepares advanced practice nurses who will develop innovative, practical solutions to complex health problems from a scientific perspective. 

Nursing practice in both rural and urban areas will be emphasized with the student selecting their specialty areas of advanced practice. 

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Admissions are open for 2022-2023 cycle. The last date for submission of applications is April 28, 2022. 

Candidates are required to apply online​. For assistance in completing the online  application, please go through the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or Understand the Online Process​.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to apply for the MScN programme, the candidate must have completed 16 years of education and meet requirements from one of the following routes:

ROUTE I

  • Secondary School Certificate (SSC) (Science Group) or equivalent
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) (Pre-medical) or equivalent
  • Four-year BScN degree and transcript attested from Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC)​
  • Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as RN by January 1, 2023, including one-year Internship in a hospital
  • Valid registration with the Pakistan Nursing Council or equivalent

ROUTE II

  • ​Secondary School Certificate (any group)
  • Three-year General Nursing Diploma (RN)
  • One-year Midwifery diploma (RM) or any post basic speciality for male in lieu of midwifery
  • Completion of three compulsory courses:  English, Islamic Studies/Ethics and Pakistan Studies at BA/BSc- level, as required to HEC
  • Two-year Post-RN BScN degree attested from Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC) with a minimum of 60 credit hours
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as RN by January 1, 2023 [one-year before Post-RN BScN and one-year experience as RN after Post-RN BSN (clinical include inpatient and outpatient in primary and tertiary care, as well as teaching and research)]
  • Valid registration with the Pakistan Nursing Council or equivalent
  • Higher Education Commission, Pakistan (HEC) equivalence of 16 years in relevant field for candidates applying with Post-RN BScN or foreign degree

For further information you can reach at:
Office of the Registrar​​​
School of Nursing and Midwifery​
Aga Khan University
Stadium Road, Karachi 74800
Pakistan​
Tel: +92 21 3486 5535 / 5406

Email: sonadmission.query@aku.edu​