SGT University Gurgaon M.Sc Child Health Paediatric Nursing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, a minimum of 1 year of clinical work experience after B.Sc. Nursing (or prior to/after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing) is a mandatory eligibility requirement for M.Sc. Nursing admission at SGT University, as per Indian Nursing Council (INC) regulations. Valid work experience includes employment as a registered nurse in any recognized hospital, nursing home, community health centre, or healthcare institution. The experience must be supported by a work experience certificate on the institution's letterhead, signed by the authorized signatory. Voluntary or unpaid internship experience during B.Sc. Nursing does not count towards this requirement.

Ans. M.Sc. Nursing at SGT University is offered in five specializations: Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing, Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing, Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and Community Health Nursing. The Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing specialization focuses specifically on the nursing care of neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, covering topics like neonatal intensive care, paediatric emergency nursing, child development, immunization, and management of childhood diseases. A general M.Sc. Nursing without specialization is not offered; all students must choose one of the five specializations.

Ans. The tuition fee is INR 1,75,000 per annum, making the total tuition for the 2-year program INR 3,50,000. Including the one-time registration fee of INR 2,500 and refundable caution deposit of INR 10,000, the total comes to INR 3,62,500. Merit-based scholarships of up to 100% tuition fee waiver are available for students with 90% or above in B.Sc. Nursing. SGT alumni receive an additional 5% concession. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 is fully refundable at the end of the program.

Ans. SGT University has a 1000+ bed multi-specialty teaching hospital (SGT Hospital) on campus, which includes a dedicated Paediatric Department and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). M.Sc. Paediatric Nursing students receive clinical training in the paediatric wards, NICU, paediatric OPD, and paediatric emergency units of SGT Hospital. The university also has a National Reference Simulation Centre (NRSC) with advanced simulation labs where students practice clinical skills in simulated settings before working with real patients. This combination of simulation and real clinical exposure is a key strength of the program.

Ans. Graduates can work as Paediatric Nurse Specialists or Clinical Nurse Specialists in paediatric departments of hospitals, Nurse Educators or Lecturers in nursing colleges teaching paediatric nursing, Nursing Superintendents or Clinical Managers in paediatric care settings, Nurse Researchers in child health and paediatric nursing, and Public Health Nurses specializing in child health programs. Government opportunities include positions in AIIMS, government medical colleges, and public health programs like the National Health Mission (NHM). The demand for specialized paediatric nurses is growing in India with the expansion of NICU facilities and paediatric super-specialty hospitals.

Ans. Yes, SGT University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program, and M.Sc. Nursing graduates are eligible to apply. The PhD program is research-focused and prepares graduates for academic and research careers in nursing. After completing M.Sc. Nursing, you can also apply for PhD programs at other universities across India, as the M.Sc. Nursing degree from SGT University (INC recognized, NAAC A+ accredited) is widely accepted. Additionally, M.Sc. Nursing graduates are eligible to apply for faculty positions (Lecturer/Assistant Professor) in nursing colleges, which is a popular career path for those interested in nursing education.