MSc Mental Health Nursing

If you have a degree in a health social care or health science-related subject and have the dedication to study and work full time then this course will enable you become a registered nurse in two years.

On this Master’s course you develop the practical skills knowledge attitudes and behaviours needed to nurse adults with mental health issues professionally and compassionately.

You study in an academic setting and work in clinical practice environments enabling you to gain the necessary knowledge and skills on successful completion to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a mental health nurse.

Why choose this course?

• Study through innovative teaching methods with a professionally experienced research-active academic team
• Engage in a service-improvement project that helps you develop the skills to make a real change to the quality of service provision in practice
• Benefit from University facilities that include up-to-the-minute simulation labs so you can experience real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment
• Our strong links with healthcare providers in Bedfordshire Buckinghamshire and Berkshire mean you can secure a local practice placement
• Benefit from the increased opportunities that come with being a Master’s graduate in a rapidly expanding area of nursing
• The School of Nursing Midwifery and Health works closely with the University’s Institute of Health Research (IHR) which is renowned for the global impact of its research

The NHS Constitution brings together details of what staff patients and the public can expect from the National Health Service. It sets out the principles and values that guide how the NHS should act and make decisions. The NHS Constitution states that the NHS 'aspires to the highest standards of excellence and professionalism'. Applicants are expected to demonstrate their understanding and application of these values throughout the selection process.