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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Nursing (Mental Health)

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, England
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1 yearDuration
£15,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgDip Nursing (Mental Health) at Edge Hill University. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Are you a qualified adult, children’s or learning disability nurse? Do you have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council? Want to prepare for an additional professional role in mental health nursing? A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 83% continuation rate, and 86% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
Therapeutic Interventions in Mental Health
Mental Health Nursing Across the Lifespan
Complex Mental Health Conditions and Comorbidities
Mental Health Law and Ethics in Practice
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Placement and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementJoin a dedicated programme for registered nurses that enables you to train in a second field of nursing and gain eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a qualified mental health nurse. 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a health-related subject. It is a Nursing and Midwifery Council requirement that any prior experiential learning used to gain entry to the course is capable of being mapped to the standards of proficiency for registered nurses. You should have a degree equ

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£20,000£27,000£32,500
5 years£23,500£30,500£37,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
2%Studying
7%Work & Study
1%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers Nursing (Mental Health) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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