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