M.Sc. (Psychatric Nursing)
Master of Science in Psychatric Nursing

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M.Sc. (Psychatric Nursing) or Master of Science in Psychatric Nursing is a two year post graduate programme. The main focus of the program is on clinical practice in an area of mental health service provision. Program provides opportunities to study issues and topics of particular interest such as dual diagnosis, psycho-social and psycho-educational interventions, mental health care for older people, illness management and recovery and mental health in primary care. After the course you will provide care to individuals, families or populations who are at risk for developing or who have common, acute or chronic mental health problems, illnesses or crises.

Master of Science in Psychatric Nursing Eligibility

• B.Sc in Psychatric Nursing degree with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.

• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examination to get admission to the degree course.

 Master of Science in Psychatric Nursing Colleges/Universities

• Central India College of Nursing
• Yenepoya University
• Bharati Vidyapeeth University
• Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences University
• Sri Sukhmani College of Nursing
• Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research / Meenakashi University
• Sri Ramachandra University / Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
• Vinayaka Missions University

Master of Science in Psychatric Nursing Course Suitability

Programme will further develop your analytical skills, and provide an educational framework to deliver optimum care to individuals, families and communities, as well as improving the quality of healthcare practice in the Irish healthcare system. Course is suitable to develop within you the capacity to lead, manage and work within multi-professional mental health team.

How is Master of Science in Psychatric Nursing Beneficial?

Course is beneficial for students who are seeking advanced practice roles in psychiatric nursing.  The program prepares graduates to be leaders in psychiatric nursing and health care.  Graduates will have foundational academic preparation to facilitate advanced knowledge and skills in clinical practice, administration or education, with in-depth focus in one of these streams. Course is helpful for work with individuals, families, groups, and communities, assessing their mental health needs. Graduates will serve as teachers, mentors and role models to promote excellence among students and practitioners.

Master of Science in Psychatric Nursing Employment Area/Job Type

Psychiatric nurses work in a wide variety of service locations, in both the public and private sectors. The discipline is rapidly developing with new models of care being developed in areas such as rural mental health, child and adolescent mental health, mental health nursing in emergency departments and mental health nursing in primary care (general practice).