Master of Science (MSc) in Psychiatric Nursing

• The candidate should be a Registered Nurse and Registered midwife or equivalent with any State Nursing Registration Council.
• The minimum education requirements shall be the passing of : B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
• The candidate should have undergone in B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. Hons. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing in an institution which is recognized by Indian Nursing Council.
• Minimum one year of work experience after Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
• Minimum one year of work experience prior or after Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
• Candidate shall be medically fit. 5% relaxation of marks for SC/ST candidates may be given.

The specialty practice focuses on the identification of mental health issues, prevention of mental health problems and the care and treatment of persons with psychiatric disorders. The specialty cares for the people of all ages with mental illness or mental distress such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, psychosis, depression, dementia and many more. Students in this area receive specific training in psychological therapies by building a therapeutic alliance, dealing with challenging behavior and the administration of psychiatric medication.

Training Areas: Thanjavur Medical College Hospital, Thanjavur.

Counselling after qualification of a relevant entrance examination.