Academic programme
Bachelor of Science (Mental Health Nursing) [from 2021] [from 2025 at UGBC]
Admissions
Entry requirements
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- 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
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| MHN3101 | Mental Health l | 4 | — |
| NUR4102 | Primary Health Issues | 3 | — |
| MED2106 | Research Methodology & Biostatistics | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHN3202 | Community Mental Health 1 | 5 | — |
| HSC1202 | Health Education & Promotion | 3 | — |
| MHN3201 | Mental Health 2 | 4 | — |
| NUR3204 | Nursing Process and Health Assessment | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHN4105 | Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment of Common Mental Disorders | 5 | — |
| MHN4106 | Ethics in Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing | 2 | — |
| NUR4101 | Management and Leadership Roles in Nursing | 5 | — |
| MHN4100 | Mental Health Research Proposal | 2 | — |
| HSC2102 | National Health Systems | 2 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHN4202 | Community Mental Health 2 | 5 | — |
| WWW4201 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | — |
| MHN4204 | Mental Health Capstone | 8 | — |
| MHN4200 | Mental Health Practicum Project | 4 | — |
| MHN4201 | Psychopharmacology | 4 | — |