MSc Mental Health Nursing

The Postgraduate Program in Mental Health Nursing offered by the University of the West of Scotland is designed for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who experience mental health issues. This full-time, two-year course provides a combination of theoretical work in classrooms and practical work placements, which develops student's overall competency and contributes to their on-the-job expertise.Course Content: The course focuses on Mental Health Nursing in theory and practice, which allow individuals to understand and apply nursing science within the context of health & well-being, leadership & decision making, and policy & practice. It is taught via lectures, seminars, group-work, simulations and virtual learning environments.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Contemporary Challenges in Mental Health, Applied Physiology and Pathophysiology, Health and Well-being, Nursing and Collaborative Practice, Leadership and Ethical Legal decision making in Advanced Practice.Accreditations: The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion, students are registered as a qualified nurse in the mental health field.Future Careers: Graduates of this course often have careers in the NHS, independent sector, third sector organisations and universities. They can specialize further by undertaking postgraduate or doctoral study in mental health, child and adolescent mental health, dementia studies, and cognitive behavioural therapy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.