UndergraduateMaster of NursingUCAS: B765

Mental Health Nursing (Postgraduate Entry)

Name: Mental Health Nursing (Postgraduate Entry)
Price: 9790 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, England

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2 yearsDuration

£18,600Per Year (Intl)

£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary

85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the MN Mental Health Nursing (Postgraduate Entry) at University of Portsmouth. Based in Portsmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Overview Help change lives for the better and improve the patient experience on this MN Mental Health Nursing degree. Designed in partnership with local NHS Trusts, you'll gain real-life healthcare experience in a variety of settings, including community practices and hospitals. Once you graduate, you'll have the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to provide high-quality patient care and become a registered Mental Health Nurse. International tuition fees are £18,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 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 £29,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% 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

Mental Health Law and Professional Ethics

Recovery-Focused and Person-Centred Care

Clinical Skills and Simulation Practice

Mental Health Nursing in Diverse Populations

Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

UCAS Code:B765

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	62	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,600

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£37,200

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Portsmouth

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£29,000	£35,000
3 years	£22,500	£29,000	£38,500
5 years	£25,500	£34,500	£43,500

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

£29,000

UK average

£28,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary

This course

£34,500

UK average

£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working

15%Studying

30%Work & Study

30%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

Subject-level average

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

78%

Overall

Teaching on my course

85%

Learning opportunities

77%

Assessment and feedback

83%

Academic support

78%

Organisation and management

59%

Learning resources

94%

Student voice

68%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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