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- Registered Nurse (Mental Health) MSc
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Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
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Location
Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of mental health nursing? Imagine harnessing your passion to tackle global health challenges and making a real difference in peoples lives. As a postgraduate student in mental health nursing, youll be at the forefront of innovative care, equipped to lead and navigate the complexities of modern healthcare.
This path promises not only a rewarding career but also a chance to grow both personally and professionally, opening doors to endless opportunities and making a lasting impact on the world. Are you ready to take the leap?
The Registered Nurse (Mental Health) MSc programme leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It is a 2-year pre-registration programme beginning in September 2025 and comprises of 50% theory and 50% practical distribution.
As students youll be self-directed learners supported by academics and clinical practice staff to develop your practical and theoretical knowledge in preparation for entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.
The programme delivers a learner-centred and flexible approach, using blended learning methods that combine face-to-face and online activities including a practical element undertaken in acute and primary health and social care settings.
Inter-professional learning opportunities are integrated into the curriculum involving students from different healthcare disciplines and engagement with service users and carers through simulation and interactive activities.
During the programme, youll learn to care for individuals with acute and long-term mental health conditions underpinned by evidence and research-based methodologies essential for health promotion and disease prevention. The majority of the clinical practice component will occur within the NHS.
Career Prospects for Nursing Graduates
The programme will produce graduates who wish to purse a nursing career in a shorter time frame within the mental health field of nursing.
The registrant will offer their employer an enhanced capability in leadership and research which is responsive to meet local and global health care needs of a diverse and complex population. Opportunities for graduates on the Mental Health nursing pathway are in high demand nationally. The benefits of job stability, opportunities for specialisation and career advancement are numerous.
Post-graduation, mental health nurses have increasing diverse career opportunities, including roles in mental health hospitals, community mental health centres, correctional facilities, and substance abuse treatment centres. Additionally, there are opportunities for specialisation in areas such as child and adolescent mental health, geriatric mental health, and forensic settings, providing avenues for further career growth and development.
Professional Registration
Upon graduation, youll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 24,795per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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