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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mental Health Nursing

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mental Health Nursing is a three-year program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the theory and practice of mental health nursing. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to function as fully accredited members of the psychiatric multi-disciplinary team.

Program Overview

The program has been developed to meet the nursing needs of the increasing population of people with mental health problems. As a graduate, you will be prepared to become dynamic, reflective, and highly skilled professionals able to work as fully integrated members of the psychiatric multi-disciplinary team. Your main focus as a mental health nurse will be to cultivate the responsibility that comes with a profession that centers around the well-being of people.

Program Structure

The program is divided into three years, with each year consisting of two semesters and a summer period. The program requires students to complete a total of 180 ECTS credits, with 60 ECTS credits required for each year.

Year 1

• Semester 1:
  • MNH1001: Fundamentals of Mental Health Clinical Practice 1 (4 ECTS)
  • MNH1004: Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Mental Health Care (4 ECTS)
  • MNH1009: Applied Clinical Skills 1 (4 ECTS)
  • MNH1011: Ethical and Legal Aspects in Mental Health Care (2 ECTS)
  • NUR1304: Care of People with Mental Health Illness (4 ECTS)
  • NUR1312: Foundations in Integrated Science for Mental Health Nurses (2 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • MNH1003: Research Methods for Mental Health Studies (2 ECTS)
  • MNH1005: Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 1 (10 ECTS)
  • MNH1008: Fundamentals of Mental Health Clinical Practice 2 (4 ECTS)
  • MNH1010: Applied Clinical Skills 2 (4 ECTS)
  • MNH1012: Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health (2 ECTS)
  • NUR1303: The Nervous System for Mental Health Care (2 ECTS)
  • NUR1306: Introduction to Counselling Skills in Mental Health (4 ECTS)
  • NUR1307: Foundations of Mental Health Nursing 1 (2 ECTS)
• Summer Period:
  • MNH1006: Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 2 (10 ECTS)

Year 2

• Semester 1:
  • MNH2001: Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice (2 ECTS)
  • MNH2002: Group Dynamics in Mental Health Nursing (4 ECTS)
  • MNH2003: Cultural Sensitivity and Spirituality in Mental Health Care (2 ECTS)
  • MNH2007: Applied Clinical Skills 3 (2 ECTS)
  • MNH2008: Health Service Management in Mental Health (2 ECTS)
  • MNH2010: Clinical Mental Health Nursing Practice 3 (8 ECTS)
  • NUR4328: Substance Misuse (4 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • MNH2004: Community Mental Health Nursing Care (4 ECTS)
  • MNH2005: Child and Adolescent Mental Health (4 ECTS)
  • MNH2009: Applied Clinical Skills 4 (2 ECTS)
  • MNH2011: Clinical Mental Health Nursing Practice 4 (8 ECTS)
  • MNH3005: Medication Management in Psychiatric Nursing (2 ECTS)
  • NUR2307: Foundations of Mental Health Nursing 2 (4 ECTS)
  • NUR3314: Sensitivity Training in Mental Health (2 ECTS)
• Summer Period:
  • MNH2006: Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 5 (10 ECTS)

Year 3

• Compulsory Units:
  • MNH3006: Care Management in a Mental Health Setting (8 ECTS)
  • NUR4300: Research Study in Mental Health Issues (10 ECTS)
• Semester 1:
  • MNH3013: Applied Clinical Skills 5 (4 ECTS)
  • MNH3015: Clinical Mental Health Nursing Practice 6 (6 ECTS)
  • NUR1144: First Aid and Basic Life Support (2 ECTS)
  • NUR4308: Forensic Mental Health Care (2 ECTS)
• Semester 2:
  • MNH3002: Education in Mental Health Nursing (4 ECTS)
  • MNH3008: Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 7 (8 ECTS)
  • MNH3016: Complementary Services in Mental Health (8 ECTS)
  • MNH3017: Psychogeriatric Care (2 ECTS)
  • MNH3018: Rehabilitation in Mental Health (2 ECTS)
  • NUR3346: Clinical Mental Health Nursing Skills (4 ECTS)

Admission Requirements

Applicants must refer to the list of country-specific qualifications for general entry requirements. Additionally, applicants in possession of a pass in the MCAST-BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Studies) or the MCAST Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences, together with the MCAST Level 5 Award in Health Sciences, shall be considered as having satisfied the general entry requirements.

Fees

The fee per academic year for non-EU applicants is Eur 10,800.

Career Opportunities

On successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible for employment as first-level registered psychiatric nurses in Malta and several other EU member states. Career opportunities include working in various healthcare settings, such as community and specialist care settings, and engaging in roles like management, policy development, research, and psychiatric nursing development units.