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PostgraduateMSc

Professional Nursing (Mental Health)

Queen's University Belfast
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2 yearsDuration
£9,215Per Year (Intl)
£5,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MSc Professional Nursing (Mental Health) at Queen's University Belfast. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. The MSc Professional Nursing programme will enable you to graduate with a Masters and you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Mental Health Nurse. Mental Health Nursing is focused upon the psychological and physical wellbeing of individuals throughout the lifespan from children, young people, adults and older people. The Mental Health nursing pathway aims to prepare nurse to undertake a person centred assessment, formulating and delivering care in partnership with their clients and their significant others, building psychosocial support systems. International tuition fees are £9,215 per year, home/UK fees are £5,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Assessment and Formulation
Psychopharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Recovery-Focused Practice and Rehabilitation
Lifespan Mental Health Nursing
Leadership and Professional Values in Healthcare
Psychosocial Support and Family-Centred Care
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Clinical Practice and Placement Experience
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,215

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£18,430

Home Student Fee

£5,000

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Professional Nursing (Mental Health) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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