The management of St John’s College of Nursing Malawi wishes to inform of prospective Applicants and the general public that application for Diploma for the Academic Year are now on sale.
Saint John of God College Contributes to the development of health professionals in Malawi and the sub region through provision of training in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Medicine (Mental Health)
- University Diploma in Counselling
- University Diploma in Nursing (Registered Nurse)
The College was established in 2003 and its two courses are accredited to the University of Malawi. The Clinical Medicine is affiliated to Mzuzu University. It strives to be a centre of excellence in education, training, and research for the enhancement of quality of mental health services in Malawi and the sub region.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Medicine (Mental Health)
BSc. Degree In Clinical (Medicine) Mental Health
Two year post basic training programme; award by Mzuzu University and Saint John of God College of Health Sciences
Course Content
First Year
- Introduction to Psychiatry
- Communication for academic and professional purposes
- Introduction to Information Communication and Technology
- Biochemistry
- Psychopharmacology I
- Psychopharmacology II
- Human Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Bio-Medical Ethics
- Sociology of Mental Health
- Bio-Statistics
- Psychiatry II
- Epidemiology
- Research Methodology
Second Year
- Community Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Community Psychiatry and Mental Health Practice
- Psychiatry III
- Research Methodology/seminars
- Health Service Management
- Psychiatry IV
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Research Project/Dissertation
Course Duration
Two years – Full time
*each academic year comprises of two semesters
Entry Requirements
Must be a qualified Clinical Officer with a Diploma in Clinical Medicine
Those with Diploma in Mental Health and Clinical psychiatry are eligible and may qualify for some module exemption at level 4 must be registered with the regulatory body governing clinical medicine of their respective countries
Address and Inquries
The Registrar
Saint John of God College of Health Sciences
P.O. Box 744, Mzuzu, Malawi
Tel: + (265) 01 311690, + (265) 01 311495, Fax: + (265) 01 311213
Email: collegehs@sjog.mw