B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) at MGR University, Chennai

B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) at MGR University, Chennai in Vellore, Tamil Nadu is a 2-year postgraduate programme in the Bachelor of Science (Post Basic) family. Each year's batch has 40 seats.

The course is about anatomy, physiology, nursing care and community health, with long clinical postings.

MGR University, Chennai is a other institute, founded in 1989. This page brings together what is on record for this course at MGR University, Chennai — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Sc. (Post Basic) programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means anatomy, physiology, nursing care and community health, with long clinical postings. Typical first jobs: staff nurse in hospitals and community health roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask MGR University, Chennai for the current semester-wise plan.

MGR University, Chennai has not published a fee for B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 2 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic), you usually need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state nursing entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check MGR University, Chennai's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state nursing entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to MGR University, Chennai on its website (www.cmch-vellore.edu) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

MGR University, Chennai runs 2 B.Sc. (Post Basic) specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Post Basic B.Sc. in Nursing

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in anatomy? You will spend 2 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does MGR University, Chennai compare with other colleges offering B.Sc. (Post Basic) in and around Vellore?