Last Updated on August 14, 2023 by Sidharth PS
Do you want to pursue a good nursing course after the 12th? Or do you want to pursue a decent Master’s Degree course after completing B.Sc. Nursing? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best nursing colleges in Goa, India.
Nursing is a noble profession. This sector is known to generate an ample amount of job opportunities each year. This is the main reason why nursing education is a popular choice among Goan students.
In this post, you will find the names of popular nursing colleges in Goa. Apart from the names of colleges, you will also find additional details such as – a list of nursing courses, their duration, eligibility criteria, scope, admission process, and career prospects.
In short, this course will help you choose the right nursing college. Apart from that, this post will also help you find out more details about the status of nursing education in Goa.
Both students and parents may use this guide to find the right nursing college. It will definitely simplify your nursing admission process. You may also check – the top nursing colleges in South India and the top nursing colleges in Karnataka.
Come, let us check out the list of colleges now.
List of nursing colleges in Goa
Here are some of the popular nursing colleges in Goa –
- Goa University, Goa.
- Goa Medical College and Hospital, Tiswadi, Goa.
- Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education, Goa.
- Institute of Nursing Education, Goa.
- College of Nursing, Voctor Medical, and Research Foundation, Goa.
The above list consists of both Government and private nursing colleges. Come, let us check out the list of popular nursing colleges in Goa. Here it is –
Popular nursing courses
B.Sc. Nursing: It is a Bachelor of Science program. The academic program is 4 years long. Students who have passed 12th Science with PCB subjects are eligible to pursue this course.
B.Sc. Nursing (Post Basic): This program is just like lateral entry. The course duration is 2 years. Candidates who have completed relevant Diploma courses are eligible to pursue this course.
M.Sc. Nursing: It is a Master’s Degree course. Students who have completed B.Sc. Nursing or B.Sc. Nursing (PB) are eligible to pursue this course. The academic program is 2 years long.
There exist two main types of nursing colleges in Goa. They are – Government nursing colleges and private nursing colleges. Classification of nursing colleges has been carried out on the basis of the type of entity that owns the college.
All these courses come under Indian Nursing Council.
Do you want to secure admission into a good Govt or private college? If yes, you may check out the admission process –
Admission process
If you want to get into a good college, you must crack the relevant entrance exam. Reputed institutes rely on a merit-based admission process. Under this system, seats are distributed among deserving candidates on the basis of their performance in relevant entrance exams and/or board exams. Some colleges are also known to conduct direct and donation-based admission processes.
Career prospects and scope
After completing nursing education, one may find work at the following places – hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation clinics, community healthcare centers, rural healthcare centers, etc. In short, you will be able to find work at different types of healthcare institutes.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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