UBSCHMNTI9-2025-6-O - L-Università ta' Malta

Course Title

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mental Health Nursing

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Years

180 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time

Information for International applicants

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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.

During the first year of the Course, students are also required to undergo an occupational health assessment so as to ascertain that they are fit for the duties related to their proposed studies. Students who do not fulfil this requirement may be barred from progressing with their studies. Failure to disclose information about a physical or mental health problem that could affect patient safety is considered to be a serious breach of the University Suitability to Practise Regulations.

Requires the submission of a Police Certificate of Conduct.

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You can submit your application online. The deadlines for submission of applications vary according to the intake and courses. We encourage all international applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. This is especially important if you require a visa to travel and eventually stay in Malta.

You can compare your national qualifications to the local requirements by visiting our qualifications comparability webpage. Access more information about our admission process and English language requirements.

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The course will provide you with a three-year programme of study in both the theory and practice of mental health nursing, allowing you to function as fully accredited members of the psychiatric multi-disciplinary team. The course 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 nursing's is to cultivate the responsibility that comes with a profession that centres around the well-being of people. We also offer opportunities for personal growth, interpersonal skills development and the foundations of evidence-based interventions to enable you to do so as self-directed practitioners. We also encourage you to participate in the Erasmus+ mobility programme for a multicultural and diverse learning experience.

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.


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)
NUR1128	Practical Nursing Skills 1	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR1304	Care of People with Mental Health Illness	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR1312	Foundations in Integrated Science for Mental Health Nurses	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)
MNH1005	Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 1	10 ECTS	(NC)
MNH1008	Fundamentals of Mental Health Clinical Practice 2	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR1303	The Nervous System for Mental Health Care	2 ECTS	(NC)
NUR1306	Introduction to Counselling Skills in Mental Health	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR1307	Foundations of Mental Health Nursing 1	2 ECTS	(NC)
NUR1308	Ethical and Legal Aspects of Mental Health Nursing	4 ECTS	(NC)


Summer Period

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

MNH1006	Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 2	10 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year 2: 60 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)
MNH2002	Group Dynamics in Mental Health Nursing	4 ECTS	(NC)
MNH2003	Cultural Sensitivity and Spirituality in Mental Health Care	2 ECTS	(NC)
NUR1131	Fundamentals of Immediate Care	2 ECTS	(NC)
NUR1309	Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 3	6 ECTS	(NC)
NUR4328	Substance Misuse	4 ECTS	(NC)


Semester 2

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

MNH2004	Community Mental Health Nursing Care	4 ECTS	(NC)
MNH2005	Child and Adolescent Mental Health	4 ECTS	(NC)
MNH3005	Medication Management in Psychiatric Nursing	2 ECTS	(NC)
NUR1125	Clinical Nursing Skills	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR2307	Foundations of Mental Health Nursing 2	4 ECTS	(NC)
NUR2308	Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 4	6 ECTS	(NC)
NUR3314	Sensitivity Training in Mental Health	2 ECTS	(NC)


Summer Period

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

MNH2006	Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 5	10 ECTS	(NC)

Requirement for regular progression to Year 3: 60 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)
NUR2314	Physical Care in Mental Health Nursing	4 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)

MNH3007	Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 6	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)
MNH3008	Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practice 7	8 ECTS	(NC)
MNH3009	Complementary Services to Mental Health Care	4 ECTS
NUR3315	Care of the Psychogeriatric Patient	6 ECTS	(NC)
NUR4324	Mental Health Rehabilitation	4 ECTS	(NC)

Optional UnitsDuring their third year of study, students are required to register for an optional study-unit to the value of 2 ECTS credits.

Requirement for successful completion of Year 3: 60 ECTS credits

Requirement for the award of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mental Health Nursing: 180 ECTS credits

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

The course will equip you with:

the knowledge and skills to work as a safe and competent psychiatric nurse.

the opportunities to work as an equal member of the multi-disciplinary psychiatric team.

the intellectual development to deal with the complexity of integrating the theoretical knowledge into clinical practice.

the personal skills needed to perform effectively and efficiently in diverse Mental health care settings.

Non EU Applicants:

Fee per academic year: Eur 10,800

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On successful completion of the programme, you 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 also available, such as specialising programmes, Masters graduate programmes, and EU exchange activities.

As a graduate psychiatric nurse, you will be employable 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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