St. Martha’s M.Sc Paediatric Nursing FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Paediatric Nursing at St. Martha’s College, Bangalore?
Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc (Paediatric Nursing) programme at St. Martha’s College of Nursing, Bangalore is INR 1,60,000, payable as INR 80,000 per year. This fee applies across all four M.Sc Nursing specializations at the college. Examination fees and RGUHS registration charges may be payable separately. Hostel charges are not included.
Ques. How is admission to M.Sc Paediatric Nursing at St. Martha’s College done?
Ans. Admission is through RGUHS Karnataka counselling for postgraduate nursing. Candidates register on the RGUHS or KEA portal, fill institution preferences, and seats are allotted based on B.Sc Nursing aggregate marks. The 2026-27 counselling is expected in September 2026. Only 5 seats are available for Paediatric Nursing at St. Martha’s College of Nursing.
Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc Paediatric Nursing at St. Martha’s Nursing College?
Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Nursing) degree from an INC-recognized institution with a minimum aggregate of 55 percent in B.Sc Nursing (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per RGUHS norms). Registration with the Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC) is required. Both male and female candidates are eligible for M.Sc Nursing programmes at St. Martha’s.
Ques. What career options are available after M.Sc Paediatric Nursing?
Ans. Graduates can work as clinical specialists in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs), paediatric ICUs, child health clinics, and paediatric wards at multi-specialty hospitals. Teaching positions at RGUHS-affiliated nursing colleges are also available to M.Sc Nursing holders. Other opportunities include roles in government child health programmes, school health nursing, and international nursing posts in paediatric care settings.
Ques. Is the M.Sc Nursing degree from St. Martha’s College of Nursing recognised?
Ans. Yes. The M.Sc (Nursing) degree from St. Martha’s College of Nursing is awarded by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and the college is approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC). The degree is recognized for advanced clinical nursing and teaching positions across India and eligible for Ph.D. Nursing admission at RGUHS.
Ques. What does the M.Sc Paediatric Nursing programme cover at St. Martha’s College?
Ans. The M.Sc Paediatric Nursing programme covers neonatal nursing, child growth and development, management of paediatric emergencies, nursing care in common childhood illnesses, and paediatric oncology nursing. The curriculum is designed as per RGUHS guidelines and includes both theoretical coursework and supervised clinical postings at St. Martha’s Hospital’s paediatric and neonatal departments. The programme qualifies graduates for specialist and teaching roles in child health nursing.
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