Master of Science in Community Mental Health Nursing
A specialized postgraduate programme for registered psychiatric nurses to advance their clinical expertise in community mental health.
Best for:Best for registered psychiatric nurses with at least 18 months of post-registration experience looking to specialize in community care.
Overview
This Master's programme at ATU St. Angela's is designed for experienced psychiatric nurses seeking to deepen their knowledge and practice in community-based mental health settings. The curriculum integrates advanced clinical theory with practical application, focusing on the complexities of modern mental health care. Students engage in a blended learning environment that combines on-campus seminars with online directed study and independent research. The programme culminates in a dissertation, allowing students to contribute original insights to the field of community mental health nursing.
What you'll do
- Complete six 10-credit modules covering advanced mental health nursing theory and practice.
- Participate in mandatory on-campus attendance days for seminars and workshops.
- Engage in online directed learning and self-directed study throughout the academic year.
- Conduct an independent research project leading to a dissertation in Year 2.
- Maintain active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) throughout the programme.
Requirements
Degree required: Primary degree in nursing or equivalent
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Current registration as a Psychiatric Nurse on the NMBI active register
- Minimum of 18 months post-registration clinical experience
- Active employment as a psychiatric nurse
- Must be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the NMBI
- Must have at least 18 months of post-registration experience
- Applicants without a primary degree in nursing may be required to complete an access course
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- Academic transcripts
- Proof of NMBI registration
- Evidence of clinical experience
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