An advanced postgraduate program with five clinical specializations — preparing nurse educators, researchers, and specialist practitioners.
The M.Sc Nursing program at ACN offers five distinct specializations, each led by experienced faculty with extensive clinical and academic credentials. Students develop advanced competencies in their chosen specialty through rigorous coursework, clinical rotations at the 1,050-bed AHRC, and a dissertation-based research component.
The program follows INC guidelines and emphasizes evidence-based practice, advanced clinical skills, teaching methodology, and nursing research. Graduates are equipped to take on roles as nurse educators, clinical specialists, nursing superintendents, and researchers.
With just 5 seats per specialization, students benefit from personalized mentoring and extensive hands-on training under dedicated Heads of Department in each specialty area.
Choose from five INC-recognized specializations — each with dedicated faculty, clinical rotations, and research opportunities.
Focus areas: Critical care, perioperative nursing, oncology, and cardiac nursing. Advanced skills in managing complex medical-surgical conditions.
5 SeatsFocus areas: Public health, epidemiology, rural health programs, and school health nursing. Training in community-based healthcare delivery.
5 SeatsFocus areas: Neonatal care, pediatric ICU, developmental disorders, and child health promotion. Specialized care for infants and children.
5 SeatsFocus areas: Mental health promotion, counselling, substance abuse management, and suicide prevention. Community and institutional psychiatric care.
5 SeatsFocus areas: Maternal health, reproductive health, high-risk pregnancy management, and neonatal care. Advanced midwifery practice.
5 SeatsEntry requirements for the M.Sc Nursing postgraduate program at ACN.
B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized university
55% aggregate in qualifying examination
Minimum 1 year clinical experience after B.Sc Nursing (as per INC norms)
Indicate preferred specialization during application — 5 seats per branch
M.Sc Nursing graduates advance into leadership, teaching, research, and specialist clinical roles across healthcare systems.
Lecturer or Professor in nursing colleges and universities
Advanced practitioner in ICU, oncology, psychiatry, or community health
Hospital nursing administration and quality management
Clinical and community health research with publication track
Healthcare management, policy planning, and institutional leadership
Pursue doctoral studies and become a nursing science researcher
Apply for one of 25 seats across five M.Sc Nursing specializations at ACN.