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UndergraduateMScUCAS: B7MM

Mental Health Nursing (Postgraduate)

University of Chester
Chester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MSc Mental Health Nursing (Postgraduate) at University of Chester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This MSc allows you to gain a professional nurse qualification and register with the NMC. The course provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred, compassionate care and is an exciting opportunity for graduates to undertake a professional qualification whilst studying for a Master’s degree. This is a dynamic, interactive professional course which places the needs of individuals and their families at its centre. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Practice
Psychopharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
Person-Centred Care and Recovery Principles
Mental Health across the Lifespan
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Placement and Professional Development
Leadership and Mental Health Policy
UCAS Code:B7MM
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Chester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£35,500
3 years£24,000£30,000£33,500
5 years£27,500£33,500£38,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 18% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
41%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
58%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Chester

University of Chester offers Mental Health Nursing (Postgraduate) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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