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Bachelor of Science (Mental Health Nursing) [from 2021] [from 2025 at UGBC]

Entry Requirements

Description
A Diploma in Professional Nursing (R.N.) from a reputable School of Nursing plus Five (5) CSEC subjects inclusive of Mathematics, English Language, and a science subject.
Mature students (21 yrs or older) A pass in the UGEE and a Diploma in Professional Nursing from a reputable School of Nursing

Courses

First Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 4
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English 4
NUR4102 Primary Health Issues 3
MED2106 Research Methodology & Biostatistics 4
MHN3101 Mental Health l 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
HSC1202 Health Education & Promotion 3
MHN3202 Community Mental Health 1 5
MHN3201 Mental Health 2 4
NUR3204 Nursing Process and Health Assessment 4

Second Year Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MHN4105 Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment of Common Mental Disorders 5
HSC2102 National Health Systems 2
MHN4106 Ethics in Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing 2
NUR4101 Management and Leadership Roles in Nursing 5
MHN4100 Mental Health Research Proposal 2
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
WWW4201 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3
MHN4201 Psychopharmacology 4
MHN4204 Mental Health Capstone 8
MHN4200 Mental Health Practicum Project 4
MHN4202 Community Mental Health 2 5