UBSCHMNTIII-2024-5-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mental Health Nursing

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

120 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day

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The Higher Diploma or Diploma or equivalent in the specialised area.

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To provide a three-year part-time course for registered general nurses/midwives to transfer to mental health nursing as registered mental health nurses and function as accredited members of the psychiatric multi-disciplinary team.

Communication and Academic Skills Programme

The communication and academic skills programme complements students’ main course of study. It introduces them to writing and presenting as situated within academic contexts sensitive to specific disciplines and develops their competences for future careers.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

NUR3329	Psychiatric Nursing 1	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MNH1001	Fundamentals of Mental Health Clinical Practice 1	4 ECTS	(NC)
MNH1004	Fundamentals of Neuroscience in Mental Health Care	4 ECTS	(NC)
MNH1007	Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Care	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR3304	Helping Skills in Mental Health	2 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MNH1003	Research Methods for Mental Health Studies	2 ECTS	(NC)
MNH1008	Fundamentals of Mental Health Clinical Practice 2	4 ECTS	(NC)
MNH2004	Community Mental Health Nursing Care	4 ECTS	(NC)
MNH3005	Medication Management in Psychiatric Nursing	2 ECTS	(NC)
MNH3010	Acute Mental Health Clinical Practice	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR1308	Ethical and Legal Aspects of Mental Health Nursing	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR3314	Sensitivity Training in Mental Health	2 ECTS	(NC)

Total credits for Year I: 40 ECTS credits


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MNH2001	Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice	2 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

HSM3001	Introduction to Health Service Management	4 ECTS	(NC)
MNH2003	Cultural Sensitivity and Spirituality in Mental Health Care	2 ECTS	(NC)
MNH3011	Community Mental Health Clinical Practice	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR3330	Psychiatric Nursing 2	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR4328	Substance Misuse	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MNH2005	Child and Adolescent Mental Health	4 ECTS	(NC)
MNH3012	Specialised Mental Health Clinical Practice	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR4301	Acute Care of the Mentally Ill Adult	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR4323	Care of the Old Mentally Ill Person	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR4327	Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy	4 ECTS	(NC)

Total credits for Year II: 40 ECTS credits


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MNH3006	Care Management in a Mental Health Setting	8 ECTS	(NC)
NUR4300	Research Study in Mental Health Issues	10 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 1

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

NUR3331	Psychiatric Nursing 3	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR3346	Clinical Mental Health Nursing Skills	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR4308	Forensic Mental Health Care	2 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MNH3002	Education in Mental Health Nursing	4 ECTS	(NC)
MNH3009	Complementary Services to Mental Health Care	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR4324	Mental Health Rehabilitation	4 ECTS	(NC)

Total credits for Year III: 40 ECTS credits

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) - B.Sc. (Hons) - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Subject Knowledge and Understanding
The study-units will equip students with the knowledge related to the care of older adults. The topics covered in the proposed programme span across multiple perspectives of gerontology, encompassing both health and social care issues. Students will be able to describe the role of the nurse in primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in order to maintain wellbeing and quality of life in old age irrespective of the care setting. Moreover, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of key topics relevant to the care of older adults such as the assessment and management of common geriatric syndromes, dementia care and nutritional, ethical and pharmacotherapeutic issues in old age. Students will also be able to describe theoretical principles of effective communication and leadership that are fundamental in any service provided to older persons. Although the programme will cover topics that are applicable to any health and social care setting, specific focus will be channeled to the care of older adults in the community where the majority of older adults currently reside.
Intellectual Development
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to critically reflect on the current care given to older persons and develop analytical and intellectual tools associated with change and development practices in care settings. Critical appraisal of the available literature on a range of related topics would be the cornerstone of this developmental process.
Key/Transferable skills
Students will develop skills which will enable them to search, critically appraise and apply evidence in clinical practice with a specific focus on the care of older adults. Upon completion of the course, students will also be able to demonstrate appropriate communication skills so that they can be able to therapeutically engage with older adults. Moreover, they will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills by engaging in discussion on how the knowledge obtained during the programme can be applied in practice, particularly on how to apply the acquired leadership and communication skills to implement and sustain change. Finally, students will demonstrate improved academic writing and presentation skills.

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Fee per academic year: Eur 5,400

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On successful completion of the programme, the candidate would be eligible for employment as a first level registered psychiatric nurse in Malta and in several other EU member states. Nurses are nowadays expected to continue to develop on a personal and professional level, through lifelong learning. Post-registration educational opportunities for professional development are available, such as specializing programmes and Masters graduate programmes and EU exchange activities.

Graduate psychiatric nurses work in a variety of health care settings, such as the community and specialist care setting, and engage in a variety of roles, such as management and policy development, research and the psychiatric nursing development unit. Employment opportunities for this professional group are very good.

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