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PostgraduateMSc

Nursing (Mental Health)

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Home)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Nottingham Trent University. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. If you already hold an undergraduate degree and wish to become a Registered Mental Health Nurse, this two-year accelerated course allows graduates with a level 6 qualification in any subject area to gain the qualifications needed to pursue a career in mental health nursing. Through a mix of theory and practice, you'll gain the skills, knowledge and experience required to provide high-quality, culturally competent, person-centered mental health care. Our flexible curriculum and blended learning approach will allow you to build up knowledge and then put it into practice on placements in healt... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
Mental Health Law and Professional Practice
Clinical Placement in Mental Health Settings
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Trauma-Informed Care and Psychological Interventions
Integrated Mental Health Nursing Practicum
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements UK students An undergraduate degree at a minimum 2.2 or equivalent, andGCSEs – English and Maths at a minimum grade C / 4 or Level 2 or equivalentEvidence of 600 hours of work/voluntary experience where you will have used skills that are transferable to nursing – you will be asked to complete a reference/reflection on Practice document before your application can be referred to the course team. Additional requirements Additional requirements for UK students Personal statementO

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.566

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£17,950

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.£9,790 per yearFind out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.Please note that despite this being a Masters-level course, postgraduate student nurses may be eligible for funding via the undergraduate student finance system. You can find out more about this, and the NHS Learning Support Fund, on NTU's Student Hub. S

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,500£28,500
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%Professional Jobs
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