St John of God College of Health Sciences Bachelor of Science Degree in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
St John of God College BSc Degree in Mental Health; 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
