BS Nursing – Bahria University

BS Nursing at Bahria University is a four-year generic nursing degree offered by the Department of Nursing at the Bahria University Health Sciences Campus in Karachi, with clinical training at PNS Shifa Hospital.

Program Overview

BS Nursing (BSN) at Bahria University Health Sciences Karachi is a four-year generic nursing degree following the Pakistan Nursing Council curriculum. It covers anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of nursing, pharmacology, adult health nursing, paediatric, obstetric and mental-health nursing, community health nursing, nursing research, leadership and management, and ethics, with clinical practice at PNS Shifa Hospital and affiliated facilities throughout the program. A one-time registration fee of Rs. 5,000 applies to BS Nursing students.

The program suits caring, resilient pre-medical students who want a respected clinical profession with strong local and overseas demand. Shift work and physical stamina are part of the job, so motivation matters.

Quick Facts

Eligibility Criteria

Admission requires Intermediate pre-medical (FSc Biology) or equivalent, meeting the Pakistan Nursing Council minimum; the exact percentage and any age or medical-fitness conditions are on the official undergraduate admission roadmap. The BUET medical-sciences paper and an interview are part of selection.

Bahria University does not publish minimum intermediate percentages on its public admission test page, and the Admission Quota and Test Exemption pages hold the detailed conditions, so confirm the exact percentage and subject requirement for this program on the official undergraduate admission roadmap before applying.

Admission Process

1. Read the How to Apply page and create an account on the Bahria online admission portal.
2. Fill in the application, upload documents and pay the registration/processing fee by the registration deadline (18 Dec 2026 for most programs in the Spring 2027 plan).
3. Sit the Bahria University Entry Test (BUET): 100 MCQs in 120 minutes with no negative marking. For medical and health sciences applicants the BUET paper is 25 percent each Verbal Ability, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
4. Check the BUET result on the portal (24 Dec 2026 for most Spring 2027 programs) and attend the interview if shortlisted.
5. Pay the first-semester fee by the stated deadline; regular classes for Spring 2027 begin on 25 January 2027.

Dates above are taken from the Spring 2027 admission plan (Source: Bahria University Important Dates); the plan notes that some programs have earlier deadlines (16 Nov or 10 Dec 2026), so check your program row. Read our Bahria University entry test page for a full breakdown of BUET.

Fee Structure

The official undergraduate fee structure for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 lists Rs. 7,017 per credit hour, Rs. 126,306 tuition for this program (first semester, 18 credit hours), plus miscellaneous charges of Rs. 11,000, giving a first-semester total of Rs. 137,306. Allied charges are a one-time non-refundable admission fee of Rs. 33,000 (Rs. 15,000 for associate degrees), refundable caution money of Rs. 25,000, and a Rs. 10,000 degree fee with the last semester. Source: Bahria University Fee Structure Undergraduate. The university reserves the right to revise fees, so re-check before paying.

Career Scope in Pakistan

Nursing is one of the most employable degrees in Pakistan and abroad. BSN graduates work in public and private hospitals, specialised units such as ICU, cardiac and oncology, community health programs, nursing education and hospital administration, and large numbers are recruited by hospitals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK and Ireland after registration exams. Postgraduate nursing specialisations lead to nurse-manager and educator positions.

Related Links

• Bahria University profile
• University admissions archive
• Bahria University entry test page
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Last updated: 18 October 2026. Details change every admission cycle – always confirm with the official university source.