Bachelor of Science Degree in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
BSc. Degree In Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
Two year post basic Nurse training programme; award by University of Malawi and Saint John of God College of Health Sciences
Course Content
First Year
- Language and Communication
- Psychiatry
- Psychiatry Nursing
- Psychiatry Nursing practice
- Psychopharmacology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Research and Statistics
- Ethics in Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing
- Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Health Services Management
- Introduction to Human Development
Second Year
- Counseling and Psychotherapy Practice
- Research Seminar and Dissertation
- Advanced Psychiatric Nursing
- Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Practice
- Community Mental Health Nursing
- Trends and Issues in Mental Health- Psychiatric Nursing
Course Duration
Two years – Full time
*each academic year comprises two semesters
Entry Requirements
Registered Nurse with University Diploma
Two years work experience