Nursing (Mental Health) - Pre-registration

Oxford Brookes University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 3 Years Nursing

About this course

Mental health concerns – from identity issues to substance abuse, isolation to adverse childhood experiences – and demand for services, has increased in recent years. And in a world where the stigma around mental health persists, the need for dedicated and empathetic mental health nurses has never been more evident.

Whatever your academic or professional background, learn from our internationally renowned clinicians, researchers and academics and prepare to be a leader in healthcare. We’ll teach you skills for evidence-based practice, problem-solving, and collaborative working to meet the changing needs of the healthcare system.

You’ll receive support from your academic adviser, be inspired by guest lecturers, hear lived experiences, and access our state-of-the-art simulation suite. Not only that, but you’ll build competence through a range of mental health placements across Oxfordshire and beyond.

By the end, you’ll be able to contribute significantly to high-quality client care, deliver nursing interventions, and apply your knowledge to real-life situations.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Oxford

Part-time

Duration: 8 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Oxford

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
3213 Medical and dental technicians
2232 Registered community nurses
2235 Registered mental health nurses
1231 Health care practice managers
2259 Other health professionals

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Oxford
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Nursing