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M. Sc. Forensic Nursing

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School of Medico-Legal Studies

Program Code

MSCFSN

Level

Post Graduate

Duration

2 Year
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Program Overview

In today’s world particularly in India, various forms of violence and abuse leading to trauma are on the increase. Victims of violence and abuse require care from trained healthcare professionals who can also treat the associated trauma, be it sexual assault, intimate partner violence, neglect or other forms of intentional injury. Forensic nursing practice, a multifaceted and complex specialty practice addresses this highly significant area of need, which is an emerging and challenging specialty. Forensic nursing is the application of forensic science, combined with clinical nursing practice as they are applied to public or legal proceedings in the law enforcement arena.

Semester Sr no CourseCode Course CourseCredit
Year 1 1 MFN FY P1 Nursing Education 6
Year 1 2 MFN FY P2 Advance Nursing Practice 7
Year 1 3 MFN FY P3 Nursing Research and statistics 5
Year 1 4 MFN FY P4 Forensic Nursing - I 12
Year 2 1 MFN SY P1 Nursing management 6
Year 2 2 MFN SY P2 Dissertation viva 4
Year 2 3 MFN SY P3 Forensic Nursing - II 16

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CourseType Intake Tution Fees (INR, Per Semester)
Government 20 65000

Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council. • The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of: • B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks. • The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council. • Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing. • Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing. • Candidate shall be medically fit. • 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates may be given.