The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is IICON's flagship four-year undergraduate program, delivered across eight semesters. Affiliated with the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, and approved by the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council (PNMC), the program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical practice. Coursework spans core nursing disciplines, interdisciplinary subjects, and general education areas, equipping graduates for a broad range of nursing careers nationally and internationally.
Program Structure
The program spans 4 years across 8 semesters, totalling 72 courses and 185 credit hours.
Throughout all semesters, PERLS (Professionalism, Ethics, Research, Leadership Skills) and COMPASS modules run as longitudinal threads alongside the core subjects.
Year 1
Semester 1
28 Credit Hours
Arts & Humanities
Natural Sciences (with lab)
Functional English
Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan
Quantitative Reasoning I
Basic Anatomy
Fundamental of Nursing-I
Fundamental of Nursing-I Lab
Clinical Training
PERLS 01
COMPASS 01
Semester 2
26 Credit Hours
Social Sciences
Expository Writing
Quantitative Reasoning II
Islamic Studies
Basic Biochemistry
Basic Physiology
Fundamental of Nursing-II
Fundamental of Nursing-II Clinical
Clinical Training
PERLS 02
COMPASS 02
Year 2
Semester 3
27 Credit Hours
General Pathology / Pathophysiology I
ICT (Computer Sciences with lab)
Civics & Community Engagement
Entrepreneurship
Adult Health Nursing-I
Adult Health Nursing-I Clinical
Health Assessment-I
Health Assessment-I Lab
Pharmacology-I
Microbiology
EPC 1
Clinical Training
PERLS 03
COMPASS 03
Semester 4
23 Credit Hours
Special Pathology / Pathophysiology II
Adult Health Nursing-II
Adult Health Nursing-II Clinical
Health Assessment-II
Health Assessment-II Lab
Pharmacology-II
Developmental Psychology
EPC 2
Clinical Training
PERLS 04
COMPASS 04
Year 3
Semester 5
20 Credit Hours
Pediatric Health Nursing-I
Pediatric Health Nursing-I Clinical
Community Health Nursing-I
Community Health Nursing-I Clinical
Reproductive Health
Reproductive Health Clinical
Teaching / Learning: Principles & Practices
Nursing Ethics
EPC 3
PERLS 05
COMPASS 05
Semester 6
22 Credit Hours
Pediatric Health Nursing-II
Pediatric Health Nursing-II Clinical
Mental Health Nursing
Mental Health Nursing Clinical
Epidemiology
Nursing Theories & Models
Leadership / Management in Nursing (with lab)
Applied Nutrition
EPC 4
PERLS 06
COMPASS 06
Year 4
Semester 7
20 Credit Hours
Nursing Research
Critical Nursing Care
Critical Nursing Care Clinical
Diagnostic Procedures
EPC 5
Internship / Field Experience
PERLS 07
COMPASS 07
Semester 8
19 Credit Hours
Community Health Nursing-II
Community Health Nursing-II Clinical
Oncology & Palliative Care Nursing
Oncology & Palliative Care Nursing Clinical
EPC 6
Arabic Language Course
Capstone Project
PERLS 08
COMPASS 08
Legend:
Clinical / Practical
PERLS & COMPASS (Longitudinal)
Core Subjects
Career Pathways
The BSN opens a wide range of career opportunities both in Pakistan and internationally.
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Clinical Nursing Roles
BSN graduates work as Registered Nurses (RNs) providing direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities — including accident & emergency, critical care, operation theatre, pediatric, mental health, and community health nursing.
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Specialized & Advanced Roles
Graduates can pursue specialist nursing roles in pediatric, critical care, or mental health nursing with additional training, along with other clinical specializations such as psychiatric nursing.
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Education & Management
BSN graduates can become Nurse Educators or Trainers mentoring future nursing students, or move into Nurse Manager/Administrator roles overseeing nursing staff and patient care operations.
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Public & Community Health
Work with communities as a Public Health Nurse to promote health, drive disease prevention programs, and deliver wellness initiatives across Pakistan.
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Higher Education & Advancement
The BSN provides a strong foundation for Master's in Nursing, public health, or healthcare administration — leading to advanced clinical, management, or education roles, and paving the way for doctoral studies in Nursing Science.
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Global Opportunities
Strong employment prospects abroad due to worldwide nursing shortages. Pathways for global exposure including higher education, internships, job placements, and immigration opportunities in the Gulf, UK, Canada, USA, and beyond.
