Master of Science (M.Sc.) - Mental Health Nursing 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Swami Vivekanand Subharti University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

285,500 INRTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jul, 2025Application Deadline

Starting Month

MayStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The M.Sc. Mental Health Nursing program is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses with specialized knowledge and skills in the promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health and psychiatric disorders. The program emphasizes advanced concepts in psychiatric nursing, therapeutic communication, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and holistic mental health care across the lifespan. Students develop competencies in clinical assessment, counseling, research, leadership, and evidence-based practice through integrated classroom teaching, simulation, and supervised clinical training in mental health care settings. Graduates are equipped to function as expert clinicians, educators, administrators, and researchers, contributing to improved mental health outcomes in hospital, community, and academic environments.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The M.Sc. Mental Health Nursing program is designed to prepare advanced practice nurses with specialized knowledge and skills in the promotion, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health and psychiatric disorders. The program emphasizes advanced concepts in psychiatric nursing, therapeutic communication, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and holistic mental health care across the lifespan. Students develop competencies in clinical assessment, counseling, research, leadership, and evidence-based practice through integrated classroom teaching, simulation, and supervised clinical training in mental health care settings. Graduates are equipped to function as expert clinicians, educators, administrators, and researchers, contributing to improved mental health outcomes in hospital, community, and academic environments.

Admission Requirements

40+
Candidates must have a  B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing  degree from a recognized institution, be a  registered nurse  and have  1 year of clinical experience

31 Jul 2025
2 Years
May

Tuition fees

Domestic
285,500 INR
Domestic (Out of State)
285,500 INR
International
285,500 INR

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Frequently Asked Questions

M.Sc. Mental Health Nursing is a postgraduate nursing program that focuses on the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with mental health disorders, promoting psychological well-being across all age groups.
Candidates must have completed B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, be a registered nurse, and generally have at least one year of clinical experience. Eligibility criteria may vary by institution.
The course duration is 2 years, which includes theoretical instruction, clinical training, and research work.
Key subjects include advanced psychiatric nursing, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, child and adolescent psychiatry, community mental health nursing, nursing education, research, and management.
Graduates can work as Mental Health Nurse Specialists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Educators, Counselors, Clinical Instructors, Nurse Managers, or pursue Ph.D. in Nursing.
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