Entry Requirements

Description
A Diploma in Professional Nursing (R.N.) from a reputable School of Nursing plus Five (5) CSEC subjects inclusive of Mathematics, English Language, and a science subject.
Mature students (26 yrs or older) A pass in the UGEE and a Diploma in Professional Nursing from a reputable School of Nursing
Mature students (21 yrs or older) A pass in the UGEE and a Diploma in Professional Nursing from a reputable School of Nursing

Courses

First Year
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MHN3101 Mental Health l 4
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 4
ENG1105 Introduction to the Use of English 4
NUR4102 Primary Health Issues 3
MED2106 Research Methodology & Biostatistics 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
HSC1202 Health Education & Promotion 3
MHN3202 Community Mental Health 1 5
MHN3201 Mental Health 2 4
NUR3204 Nursing Process and Health Assessment 4
MHN3200 Mental Health Research Project 1 1
Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
MHN4105 Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment of Common Mental Disorders 5
MHN4100 Mental Health Research Project 11 2
NUR4101 Management and Leadership Roles in Nursing 5
MHN4106 Ethics in Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing 3
HSC2102 National Health Systems 2
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Course Credits Remarks
WWW4201 Elective (3 or 4 Credits) 3
MHN4201 Psychopharmacology 4
MHN4204 Mental Health Capstone 8
MHN4200 Mental Health Research Project 111 2
MHN4202 Community Mental Health 2 5

Contact Us

  • The University of Guyana
    Turkeyen Campus
    Greater Georgetown
    Guyana
  • +(592)-222-2740
    +(592)-623-8325
  • admissions@uog.edu.gy