The Higher Education Commission (HEC) in Pakistan does not provide a specific curriculum for nursing 4-year degree programs. However, there are certain guidelines and recommendations that are commonly followed by universities offering nursing programs.
Here are some of the courses that are typically included in a 4-year nursing degree program in Pakistan:
First Year:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biochemistry and Biophysics
- English Language and Communication Skills
- Introduction to Nursing
- Medical Microbiology and Immunology
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
Second Year:
- Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Community Health Nursing
- Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- Pharmacology for Nurses
- Nursing Research and Statistics
Third Year:
- Critical Care Nursing
- Emergency and Trauma Nursing
- Health Education and Promotion
- Maternal and Child Health Nursing
- Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Professional Ethics and Legal Aspects of Nursing
Fourth Year:
- Child and Adolescent Health Nursing
- Geriatric Nursing
- Health Informatics and Technology
- Oncology Nursing
- Palliative Care Nursing
- Quality and Safety in Nursing Practice
- Research and Evidence-Based Practice
In addition to these courses, nursing students are also required to complete clinical rotations and practical training in hospitals and healthcare facilities to gain hands-on experience and develop their skills.
It’s worth noting that specific course offerings and their order may vary between universities and programs, and students should consult with their institution for the most up-to-date and accurate curriculum information.
CURRICULUM OF NURSING 4-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMME HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION ISLAMABAD – PAKISTAN (HEC).
STANDARDIZED FORMAT/SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR FOUR- YEAR INTEGRATED CURRICULA FOR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC, SOCIAL, NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES.
PREFACE
The curriculum of subject is described as a throbbing pulse of a nation. By
viewing curriculum one can judge the stage of development and its pace of socio-
economic development of a nation. With the advent of new technology, the world
has turned into a global village. In view of tremendous research taking place
world over new ideas and information pours in like of a stream of fresh water,
making it imperative to update the curricula after regular intervals, for introducing
latest development and innovation in the relevant field of knowledge.
In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 3 Sub-Section 2 (ii) of Act of
Parliament No. X of 1976 titled “Supervision of Curricula and Textbooks and
Maintenance of Standard of Education” the erstwhile University Grants
Commission was designated as competent authority to develop review and revise
curricula beyond Class-XII.
With the repeal of UGC Act, the same function was
assigned to the Higher Education Commission under its Ordinance of 2002
Section 10 Sub-Section 1 (v).
In compliance with the above provisions, the HEC undertakes revamping and
refurbishing of curricula after regular intervals in a democratic manner involving
universities/DAIs, research and development institutions and local Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The intellectual inputs by expatriate Pakistanis working in universities and R&D institutions of technically advanced countries are also invited to contribute and their views are incorporated where considered appropriate by the National Curriculum Revision Committee (NCRC).
To bring international compatibility to qualifications held from Pakistani
universities/DAIs for promotion of student’s mobility and job seekers around the globe, a Committee comprising of Conveners of the National Curriculum Revision Committee of HEC met in 2009 and developed a unified template for standardized 4-years/8-semesters BS degree programmes.
This unified template was aimed to inculcate broader base of knowledge in the subjects like English, Sociology, Philosophy, Economics etc in addition to major discipline of study. The Bachelor (BS) degree course requires to be completed in 4-years/8-semesters, and shall require qualifying of 130-140 credit hours of which 77% of the curriculum will
constitute discipline specific and remaining 23% will comprise compulsory and general courses.
various stakeholders and the respective accreditation councils has finalized the
curriculum for Nursing 4-year programme. The same is being recommended for
adoption by the universities/DAIs channelizing through relevant statutory bodies of the universities.
