BSc. Community Mental Health
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Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyCommunity mental health is a branch of healthcare that focuses on supporting people with mental health conditions in their own communities rather than in hospitals. A degree in this field prepares you to work alongside families, schools, and local organizations to promote mental wellbeing and help people manage conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. This page explains what the programme typically covers, how hard it is to get into, and the kinds of careers it can lead to.
What community mental health programmes cover
Community mental health is a field that brings mental health care out of hospitals and into the places where people live, study, work, and socialise. Programmes of this kind usually combine elements of nursing, psychology, public health, and social work. You will learn how to recognise common mental health conditions, how to support people in distress, how to help families and communities understand mental illness, and how to connect people with the services they need. The training also builds communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills that are valuable in any health career.
How hard it is to get a place
This programme is less competitive than many other degree programmes in health sciences, so if you have the required background, you have a realistic chance of being admitted. The published additional requirement is three electives in General Arts or Science. Because entry is less competitive, it is still wise to confirm that your specific grades and subject choices meet the college's expectations before you apply.
What you can do afterwards
Graduates of community mental health programmes typically go into roles that support mental wellbeing in community settings. You might work as a community mental health officer, a mental health nurse, or a counsellor in clinics, schools, or NGOs. Many graduates also work in health promotion, helping communities understand issues like substance abuse, stress, and depression. Some go on to further study in psychology, public health, or social work.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives in General Arts or Science.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
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Where graduates work
- Community mental health officer
- Mental health nurse
- Counsellor
- Health promotion officer
- NGO programme officer