The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) programme equips students with knowledge, skills and attitude needed to practice nursing. It is designed to prepare clinically competent professional nurses. Upon completion of the programme, nurses are able to utilize critical thinking in providing holistic nursing care and play a role as change agents in nursing practice and education in any health care setting.
This is a four-year academic programme with a mandatory one-year internship. At the conclusion of five years, students are required to apply for the PNC licensure examination. Successful completion of the examination will make the students eligible to receive the license of Registered Nurse.
Admissions are open for 2026-2027 cycle. The last date for submission of applications is May 13, 2026.
You are required to apply online. For assistance in completing the online application, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) or Understanding the Online Process guide.
In line with Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC), candidates may apply for the four-year BScN Programme if their age is within 14 years to 35 years on January 1, 2027. Marital status is not a consideration.
Candidates applying to the BScN programmes should have completed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) in the pre-medical group with a minimum of 50% or equivalent. Candidates should have completed the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or equivalent in the Science group with biology, chemistry and physics as compulsory subjects.
Candidates with equivalent qualifications (in the British, American, Canadian or any other system of education in Pakistan and overseas) must submit equivalence certificates from the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC). The equivalence must state that the qualification is equivalent to an overall aggregate of at least 50% HSSC pre-medical qualification in Pakistan. Applicants must note that applications will not be processed for final selection without required equivalence certificates.
Candidates who have completed two years in college or have an undergraduate or graduate degree, are also required to have achieved a minimum aggregate of 50% or equivalent in their HSSC in the pre-medical group.
For further information you can reach us using contact details provided below.
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Sample Test Paper
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Why nursing at AKU?
Nurses are the underappreciated heroes of the healthcare world. At AKU, we focus on producing nurse leaders who are trusted to be the best in their field and are able to create an impact.
Why nursing at AKU?
Nurses are the underappreciated heroes of the healthcare world. At AKU, we focus on producing nurse leaders who are trusted to be the best in their field and are able to create an impact.
School of Nursing and MidwiferyThe Aga Khan University Stadium Road, Karachi 74800 Pakistan
Email: bscn.query@aku.edu
Tel: +92 21 3486 5406 / 5140