Study MSc Nursing (Mental Health)

Course Highlights

As a mental health nurse you will work in partnership with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties from a wide range of backgrounds and age-groups.

Approximately 25% of the population are thought to experience some form of mental health problem at any given time.

Mental health nurses are the largest profession working in mental health.

You will draw on a core set of values that inform every aspect of your practice. You will learn to:

• Respect individuals affected by mental health problems.
• Value the aspirations of the individual.
• Offer meaningful choices in evidence based interventions and care.
• Adopt a positive attitude to change and support social inclusion.

50% of your time will be spent in classroom based learning and 50% will be spent on placements in clinical settings such as hospitals and community. Your placements and classroom studies will alternate in blocks of several weeks.

You will develop the complex range of competencies required to become a skilled mental health nurse.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

Your time will be split equally (50/50) between classroom based learning and practical placements. You will have the opportunity to link practical experience to theoretical learning and vice versa.

During your placements you will undertake:

• Supervised practice - working with qualified nurses to develop clinical skills.
• Training and education activities within the placement setting.
• Skills development activities to ensure patients' needs are met.

Your time at the University will be spent in:

• standard lectures
• seminars
• tutorials
• laboratories
• case studies
• individual and group projects

In your final year you will normally have the opportunity to hone your independent study and interpersonal skills by undertaking a major project or dissertation.

Entry Requirements

• A 4-year Honours degree in any discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 55% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.
• Or, a 4-year Honours degree in a health-related (life sciences, psychology or the social/ behavioural sciences) discipline with CGPA 2.50 or 50% of marks (or above) from recognised institution and relevant work experience in health care.
• GCSE mathematics and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 6.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 79

Minimum in Listening: 20, Reading: 20, Speaking: 20, Writing: 20

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 59

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 70 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1 (Advanced)

With minimum C1 in each bands

Duolingo

Overall 120

With minimum 120 in each bands

Applicants with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 are eligible for Pre-sessional English language courses.

Study Gaps

For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your profile, it is important to:

• Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
• Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
• Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.