The University of Punjab is among the oldest institutes of higher learning in Pakistan; founded in 1882 by the British Government. The University of Punjab is among the most highly rated institutes in Pakistan. The University is also a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities of the United Kingdom.
The University of Punjab currently offers two programs in the discipline of nursing which are Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Generic BSN) and Post RN BSN.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Generic BSN)
This program is a four-year degree, it aims to equip students with capabilities to become knowledgeable nurses. After these four years, students are ready to give their PNC license exam and become a RN.
Eligibility Criteria:
The eligibility criteria for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Generic BSN) is that the student applying should be less than 24 years of age, should have cleared his F.Sc (Pre-Medical) with at least 55% marks.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Generic BSN)
| F.Sc (Pre-Medical) |
| 55% marks |
| 24 years maximum age |
Post RN BSN:
The Post RN-BScN programme is a two-year programme designed to provide experienced registered nurses a chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge and skills needed to practice nursing care as clinically competent professional nurses
Eligibility Criteria:
Students wishing to enroll into this program must meet the requirements set by the university which are to have cleared matriculation (science) by at least 55% marks, a diploma in nursing, and a diploma in midwifery (or any post specialty diploma for males).
Post RN BSN
| Matriculation (Science) with 55% marks |
| Diploma in Nursing |
| Diploma in midwifery (or any specialty in case of males) |
Fee Structure.
The fee structure for both programs remains the same. The fees for BSN and Post RN BSN can be broken down into four sections which are named as Fee, Services, Utilities, and department dues. The fee is structured as shown in the tables below:
| Fee | 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | 3rd Sem | 4th Sem | 5th sem | 6th Sem | 7th Sem | 8th Sem | 9th Sem | 10th Sem |
| Admission fee | Rs.300 | Rs.300 | Rs.300 | Rs.300 | Rs.300 | Rs.300 | Rs.300 | Rs.300 | Rs.300 | Rs.300 |
| Tuition Fee | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 | Rs.50,000 |
| Fee Total | Rs.50,300 | Rs.50,300 | Rs.50,300 | Rs.50,300 | Rs.50,300 | Rs.50,300 | Rs.50,300 | Rs.50,300 | Rs.50,300 | Rs.50,300 |
| Services | 1stSem | 2nd Sem | 3rdSem | 4th Sem | 5th Sem | 6th Sem | 7th Sem | 8th Sem | 9th Sem | 10th Sem |
| Breakage Fee | Rs.500 | Rs.500 | Rs.500 | Rs.500 | Rs.500 | Rs.500 | Rs.500 | Rs.500 | Rs.500 | Rs.500 |
| Bus Pass Charges | Rs.1990 | Rs.1990 | Rs.1990 | Rs.1990 | Rs.1990 | Rs.1990 | Rs.1990 | Rs.1990 | Rs.1990 | Rs.1990 |
| Examination Fee | Rs.1,771 | Rs.1,771 | Rs.1,771 | Rs.1,771 | Rs.1,771 | Rs.1,771 | Rs.1,771 | Rs.1,771 | Rs.1,771 | Rs.1,771 |
| Lib.Security | Rs.2,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Library Service | Rs.400 | Rs.400 | Rs.400 | Rs.400 | Rs.400 | Rs.400 | Rs.400 | Rs.400 | Rs.400 | Rs.400 |
| Mosque Maintenance Fund | Rs. 50 | N/A | Rs. 50 | N/A | Rs. 50 | N/A | Rs. 50 | N/A | Rs. 50 | N/A |
| P.U. Dev. Fund | Rs.500 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| P.U. Medical Fee | Rs.175 | Rs.175 | Rs.175 | Rs.175 | Rs.175 | Rs.175 | Rs.175 | Rs.175 | Rs.175 | Rs.175 |
| P.U.S.T.C/ P.U.W.S.T.C | Rs.500 | N/A | Rs.500 | N/A | Rs.500 | N/A | Rs.500 | N/A | Rs.500 | N/A |
| Sports Development & Swimming Pool Fee | Rs.200 | N/A | Rs.200 | N/A | Rs.200 | N/A | Rs.200 | N/A | Rs.200 | N/A |
| Sports Fund(PUTDSA) | Rs.200 | N/A | Rs.200 | N/A | Rs.200 | N/A | Rs.200 | N/A | Rs.200 | N/A |
| Students Welfare Fund | Rs.500 | N/A | Rs.500 | N/A | Rs.500 | N/A | Rs.500 | N/A | Rs.500 | N/A |
| Services Total | Rs.8,786 | Rs.4,661 | Rs.6,286 | Rs.4,661 | Rs.6,286 | Rs.4,661 | Rs.6,286 | Rs.4,661 | Rs.6,286 | Rs.4,661 |
| Utilities | 1stSem | 2ndSem | 3rdSem | 4thSem | 5th Sem | 6thSem | 7thSem | 8thSem | 9thSem | 10thSem |
| Electricity Charges | Rs.910 | Rs.910 | Rs.910 | Rs.910 | Rs.910 | Rs.910 | Rs.910 | Rs.910 | Rs.910 | Rs.910 |
| P.U. Internet Facility | Rs.970 | N/A | Rs.970 | N/A | Rs.970 | N/A | Rs.970 | N/A | Rs.970 | N/A |
| Utilities Total | Rs.1880 | Rs.910 | Rs.1880 | Rs.910 | Rs.1880 | Rs.910 | Rs.1880 | Rs.910 | Rs.1880 | Rs.910 |
| Departmental Dues | 1stSem | 2ndSem | 3rdSem | 4thSem | 5thSem | 6thSem | 7thSem | 8thSem | 9thSem | 10thSem |
| Departmental Dues | Rs.7000 | Rs.7000 | Rs.7000 | Rs.7000 | Rs.7000 | Rs.7000 | Rs.7000 | Rs.7000 | Rs.7000 | Rs.7000 |
| Grand Total | 1stSem | 2ndSem | 3rdSem | 4thSem | 5thSem | 6thSem | 7thSem | 8thSem | 9thSem | 10thSem |
| Rs.67,966 | Rs.62,871 | Rs.65,466 | Rs.62,871 | Rs.65,466 | Rs.62,871 | Rs.65,466 | Rs.62,871 | Rs.65,466 | Rs.62,871 |
NOTE: Both these programs are self supported but there are financial aid opportunities for students which will be judged on a case by case basis.
The program for Post RN BSN only lasts for four semesters while the program for BSN is for eight semesters; the additional semesters in the list are added for if the student is unable to graduate on time.
How to Apply?
Students may apply to the programs offered by the University of Punjab by visiting the campus at Canal Rd, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore, Punjab.
