MSc Nursing (Mental Health)

Course overview

This is quite different from the Biotechnology, Chemistry and Biomedical Science courses you asked about. The purpose of this MSc is to take someone who already has a degree in another subject and train them to become a: Registered Mental Health Nurse in the UK It combines: • Mental health nursing theory • Psychology and social sciences • Clinical nursing skills • Communication • Therapeutic relationships • Patient-centred care • Mental health assessment • Clinical placements • Leadership • Research The course uses a combination of classroom learning, simulation and real healthcare placements. Successful completion leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Approximately half of the programme is classroom-based and half is practice learning. NTU gives an example of: Year 1: 24 weeks classroom + 18 weeks placement + 1 week simulation Year 2: 20 weeks classroom + 24 weeks placement + 1 week simulation.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

2 years

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£17,950 / year

Initial deposit

£9,000

Country

England

Campus

Clifton Campus

About this information

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Not recorded here yet: Pakistan-specific requirements.

English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree: Minimum 2:2 or equivalent in any subject. English & Maths: GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent. Experience: At least 600 hours of paid or formal voluntary work experience with transferable skills. Selection: Personal statement, practice portfolio and online interview. Checks: Satisfactory DBS, health/occupational health and vaccination clearance required.

Scholarships & discounts

🎓 Scholarships UG Scholarship: £3,000 PG Scholarship: £5,000 Pakistan Scholarship: £5,000 Excellence Scholarship: Upto 50% tuition fee ⏰ Excellence Scholarship has a limited time to be availed.

How to apply

MOI accepted No Bank Statement required for CAS

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Live interview

Deposit

£9,000

Course modules

Year 1 1. Fundamentals in Nursing — 20 credits Introduction to nursing values, professional skills, communication, clinical practice and professional identity. 2. Nursing Theory and Practice I — 40 credits Study biological, psychological and social factors affecting health and learn assessment and care planning. 3. Nursing Theory and Practice II — 40 credits Develop skills for caring for people with complex needs and providing person-centred care. 4. Practice Assessment: Year One Your clinical placement is assessed and your nursing competencies are recorded. Year 2 5. Global Health — 20 credits Looks at global health issues such as inequality, poverty, migration, conflict, stigma and healthcare systems. 6. Leadership and Transition in Nursing — 20 credits Develop leadership, decision-making, change-management and professional skills as you move towards becoming a registered nurse. 7. Research and Practice — 40 credits An independent research/dissertation project related to nursing practice. 8. Practice Assessment: Year Two Assessment of your clinical placement and achievement of nursing competencies. In simple words: 🧠 Mental health & psychology 👩‍⚕️ Nursing skills 🏥 Clinical practice 🌍 Global health 👩‍💼 Nursing leadership 🔬 Research/dissertation