Master of Science in Mental Health Nursing

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

6 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Part-time Day

The part-time M.Sc. in Mental Health Nursing programme consists of a total of 90 ECTS at Level 5 (Masters' Degree) conducted over three years. If you are a psychiatric/general nurse or midwife seeking to enhance your mental health knowledge, then this course is targeted for you.

You will be provided with the knowledge, confidence and skills to improve your own self development and make a major contribution to professional care.

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Applicants must be in possession of:

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a Bachelor's degree obtained with at least Second Class Honours in an area of study deemed suitable by the Board or
a degree from this or another university which the Board considers as comparable to the degree indicated in paragraph (a).

Applicants may be required to provide evidence of being in possession of the licence to practice in the register of the profession concerned, as kept by the relevant regulatory council.

The maximum number of students that can be admitted into the course is 20 students.

The selection criteria is available here.

During the first year of the Course, accepted students may be 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.

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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.

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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)

HSC5111	Research Methods for Health Care Professionals	10 ECTS


Semester 1

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

NUR5116	Professional Issues in Mental Health Care	10 ECTS


Semester 2

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

HSC5123	Critical/Creative Thinking in Ethical Applications to Health Care	10 ECTS


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)

NUR5118	Advanced Therapeutic Interaction in Mental Health Care	10 ECTS


Semester 1

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

MNH5015	Mental Health Interventions	10 ECTS


Semester 2

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

NUR5117	Advanced Mental Health Nursing Practice	10 ECTS


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)

MNH5010	Dissertation	30 ECTS

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

By the end of the programme you will be able to:

Apply evidence obtained from research to answer clinical questions and in the formulation and development of potential interventions for selected patient populations
Transfer skills learnt (e.g. care plans) to a variety of clinical setting
Evaluate contemporary issues in mental and general health care in order to enhance both professional and clinical development
Act as a team leader
Introduce change in clinical and educational practices
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team in the planning, development and delivery of mental health care programmes.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400
Yr 1: Eur 6,700 - Yr 2: Eur 6,700 - Yr 3: NIL

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The programme enables you to master research, educational and professional mental health skills in order to contribute to enhancing clinical practice and service delivery. As a graduate, you may be in a position to take up clinical leadership and/or management and education posts. Mental Health services are expanding all the time in recognition of the huge impact mental health and illness has on society. As a masters' level mental health nurse, you will be able to take a lead in many of these initiatives. Additionally, they may also take up opportunities for further academic and self-development in foreign countries. You will be eligible to undertake the third cycle programme for the fulfilment of Doctorate studies.

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