MSc Psychiatric Nursing
Empower Mental Health Through Specialized Nursing
Join the M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing program and gain advanced skills to support, treat, and advocate for individuals with mental health needs across clinical and community settings.
Accreditations & Affiliations
About the Programme
The M.Sc. in Psychiatric Nursing is a two-year postgraduate programme that prepares nurses to provide advanced mental health care. The curriculum combines in-depth theoretical knowledge with practical training in areas such as psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Graduates are equipped to work in diverse mental health settings as clinical specialists, educators, and researchers.
- Program Level & Duration
- Level: Post Graduate
- Duration: 2 Years
- Clinical Specialisations offered:
- MSc Medical surgical nursing
- MSc Pediatric nursing
- MSc Obstetric and gynecological nursing
- MSc Psychiatric nursing
- MSc Community health nursing
Eligibility Criteria
For National Students
For International Students:
Did You Know?
Over 60% of advanced nursing roles in hospitals are filled by professionals with a specialization in Medical-Surgical Nursing, making it one of the most in-demand nursing fields globally.
Course of Study
The course of study shall be conducted over a period of two academic years, structured to provide comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the nursing specialty. The curriculum is designed to promote advanced clinical competence, leadership, research aptitude, and professional development in accordance with the standards prescribed by the university.
There shall be continuous internal assessment, which follows broadly the principle set up by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, from time to time. The university reserves the rights to verify internal assessment whenever necessary.
Candidate shall submit a dissertation in the field of his/her specialty. There shall be a guide from the nursing specialty and co-guide from who shall be a Medical/Nursing in the specialty. The thesis will be submitted to the university 2 months prior to the final examination.
Career Opportunities After MSc Psychiatric Nursing
- Nursing Incharge
- Nursing Executive
- Nursing Supervisor
- Paramedic Nurse
- Clinical Instructor
- Assistant Nursing Superintendent
- Anaesthetist
- Dietitian
Students of this programme are placed in companies with an average annual package of 4.50 LPA to 6.00 LPA