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MSc Nursing (Mental Health)

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    MSc 2 years full-time

Course Description

If you already hold an undergraduate degree and wish to become a Registered Mental Health Nurse, this two-year accelerated course allows graduates with a level 6 qualification in any subject area to gain the qualifications needed to pursue a career in mental health nursing.

Through a mix of theory and practice, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and experience required to provide high-quality, culturally competent, person-centered mental health care.

Our flexible curriculum and blended learning approach will allow you to build up knowledge and then put it into practice on placements in healthcare settings, giving you the tools to develop holistic, therapeutic and decision-making skills in line with the demands of modern nursing.

Taught by a team of experienced healthcare practitioners and with the additional input of service users and carer groups, you’ll learn from the very best on your journey towards becoming a Registered Mental Health Nurse.

Entry Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree at 2.2 or above, and
  • GCSEs – English, Maths and a Health or Science related subject grade C / 4 or Level 2 (or above)
  • We will consider equivalent qualifications and combinations, please contact our Admissions team for details.

If you are working towards your GCSE English Literature or English Language, Maths and / or Health/Science subject or equivalent qualification, please ensure you mention this in your application.

Fees

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Programme Funding

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Student Destinations

With the House of Commons Health Committee announcing the need for new nurses– and NHS England raising funding to £20.5 billion – the opportunities for professionals in the healthcare sector are huge. As an MSc Nursing graduate, you could pursue a career as a:

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Community Mental Health Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Non-Medical Prescriber
  • Training in psychological therapies
  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner
  • Consultant Nurse
  • Lead Nurse

From here, you’ll be able to practice as a mental health nurse – and with the networking opportunities you’ll get on your placements, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to build a professional reputation with healthcare providers across the region.

Module Details

Part one (8 months)

  • Funamentals in Nursing
  • Nursing Theory and Practice 1

Part two (8 months)

  • Global Health
  • Nursing Theory and Practice 2

Part three (8 months)

  • Leadership and Transition in Nursing
  • Research and Practice

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