Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing

Our Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing is a postgraduate program that focuses on advanced mental health care, equipping nurses with the skills to assess, diagnose, and treat individuals with psychiatric disorders. This program emphasizes both clinical practice and research, preparing graduates to address complex mental health challenges across diverse populations. The curriculum typically includes courses in advanced psychiatric nursing, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and mental health policy. Students also gain hands-on experience through clinical rotations in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centers, and other healthcare settings.

Career Path

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric Case Manager, Psychotherapy Nurse, Substance Abuse Nurse, Crisis Intervention Nurse, Forensic Psychiatric Nurse, Trauma Recovery Nurse, Community Mental Health Nurse, Academic Researcher in Psychiatric Nursing.

Eligibility

Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Sharda University;



1. Bachelor Certificate

2. Bachelor Transcript

3. Passport

4. CV

5. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

English Language Requirement

Sharda University,  will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Intakes


September, 2025

From January, 2025 to September, 2025

Open

September, 2026

From November, 2025 to September, 2026

Not Open

September, 2027

From November, 2026 to September, 2027

Not Open