Abstract: Objective To explore the community nursing course based on the integration of science and education and its effects on improvement in abilities of critical thinking and scientific research for nursing students. Methods 92 nursing students received the community nursing course based on the integration of science and education. The outcomes were compared in terms of students’ critical thinking and scientific research skill. Results The community nursing course based on the integration of science and education proved no influence on students’ critical thinking skill yet improved their scientific research skills. Conclusion The community nursing course based on the integration of science and education had a good effect in scientific research skill, and further extension and application are needed in nursing teaching.