Master of Science (MSc) in Psychiatric Nursing
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College (BRAMC), Bangalore
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Psychiatry Nursing
Overview
M.Sc Nursing (Psychiatric Nursing) at BRAMC is a two-year postgraduate programme dedicated to preparing nurses to specialize in mental health and psychiatric care. The program is designed to develop advanced competencies in assessing, managing, and caring for individuals with mental health disorders — both in hospital and community settings.
Students in this program receive both theoretical instruction (on psychiatric nursing principles, mental health assessments, psychiatric disorders, therapeutic nursing care, mental health promotion, community mental health, etc.) and extensive clinical exposure. The institute’s associated teaching hospital and its network (including psychiatric and neurology departments, mental-health / rehabilitation centres) provide practical training.
The small batch size (intake limited to 5 students per year) ensures individualized attention, better mentor-student interaction and focused learning environment.
On completion, graduates are qualified to work as mental health / psychiatric nurses, clinical specialists for psychiatric care, counsellors (in hospital or community settings), educators, researchers or contribute to mental-health programs and initiatives — thus playing a crucial role in addressing the rising need for mental health care professionals.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- B.Sc Nursing / B.Sc (Hons) Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognised institution.
- RN & RM (or equivalent nursing registration) under a recognized State Nursing Council.
- Must meet institute’s academic threshold (as per general M.Sc Nursing eligibility criteria).
- Must satisfy medical fitness and any other health clearance as per admission norms. (Common requirement for nursing courses at the institute.)
Minimum Education
BSc Nursing
Admission Process:
- Ensure eligibility: qualifying degree (B.Sc / Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing), RN & RM registration, medical fitness.
- Obtain and submit the application form — either in person at the institute’s administrative office or through mail/email as per institute’s instructions. (General admission info page indicates application procedure details.)
- Seat allocation:
- - 1 seat is allotted via merit through online counselling by Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA).
- - The remaining 4 seats are filled through institute’s management quota / administrative allocation.
- Document verification — submission of academic certificates, nursing registration, identity proof, medical fitness certificate, etc.
- Fee payment and completion of admission formalities as per institute’s guidelines.
- If accommodation required — apply for hostel allotment (subject to availability and administrative approval).
- Joining: after confirmation, attend orientation and begin academic programme as per institute’s academic calendar.
