St John of God College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Medicine
St John of God College BSc Degree in Clinical Medicine; 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
