Mental Health Nursing (Postgraduate Entry)

University of Portsmouth
Postgraduate MN Full-time 2 Years Nursing

About this course

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.

Course highlights

  • Gain clinical expertise from registered nurses within the mental health field

  • Practise clinical skills and nursing scenarios with simulated patients and actors in our realistic Centre for Simulation in Health and Care

  • Develop practical skills on clinical placements in local communities and hospital environments

  • Develop the skills you need to lead change in healthcare and improve patient outcomes

    Careers and opportunities Careers this Master’s prepares you for

    When you graduate from the MN Mental Health Nursing degree course, you'll have the knowledge and practical skills to work across the healthcare field locally and nationally, while leading the way in innovation and patient care.

    Once you become a newly registered mental health nurse, you'll be ready to take on a hugely important role in our healthcare system, with opportunities to work in a variety of nursing roles in primary, secondary and community health care.

    Graduates of this course could work in:

  • Charity and aid work

  • Nurse education and mentoring in practice or in higher education settings

  • Healthcare management in ward manager or lead nurse roles

  • Research nursing

    After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

    • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    2232 Registered community nurses
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2235 Registered mental health nurses

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Nursing - MN
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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