MSc in Mental Health Nursing (Pre-registration)
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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Course overview
Study level: Postgraduate
Our Mental Health Nursing (Pre-registration) MSc aims to prepare you for working in a dynamic and fast-changing health and social care system that has an impact on all of us.
Mental Health Nurses work with people across the lifespan and within a vast range of services including community, in-patient, primary care and specialist services such as Child and Young People’s Mental Health Services and Forensic Mental Health.
- This accredited1 course aims to develop your knowledge of mental health, various disorders and innovative nursing care approaches.
- It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and competence to understand the experiences of people with mental health problems and to assist and facilitate their journey to recovery.
- The two-year postgraduate course leads to eligibility to register as a Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (additional costs may apply).
Why you should study this course
We all need good mental health and wellbeing (Every Mind Matters 2019), and awareness of the importance of mental health is more prominent than ever before in schools, the workplace and society. This course is designed to help equip you with the hands-on clinical and care skills to prepare you to practise autonomously and compassionately, providing person-centred and compassionate care and support for service users to be physically safe and emotionally secure. A key element of this course is that all your placements will be relevant to mental health, we do not use ‘generic’ placements.
Mental health nursing is a values-based profession working with children, young people and adults of all ages with a variety of mental health problems and from numerous cultures and backgrounds. These specialist nurses are usually based in hospitals or work in the community, for example, in community services, in-patient facilities, specialist forensic mental health services, residential care and patients’ own homes.
This course offers graduates from a range of backgrounds the opportunity to enter the nursing profession in two years and is intended specifically to prepare you for a rewarding career where you can support people with their mental health. It is aimed at individuals with a prior undergraduate degree and experience of working in health and social care. Previous undergraduate degrees must be in health-related disciplines such as psychology, criminology or sociology degrees. As well as a healthcare-related BSc degree you must also be able to evidence some work experience in the clinical health and social care sector (at least 460 hours). This course also suitable for registered nurses (Adult, Children and Young People’s or Learning Disabilities fields) looking for dual qualification.
The Mental Health Nursing (Pre-registration) MSc is an innovative course designed to enhance your communication skills and develop a person-centred and empathetic approach to those with healthcare needs. This is complemented by research and evidence-informed practice and independent project work which is focused on and promotes service improvement.
Practice learning placements with local practice partners are integral and account for 50% of the course. These include shift and weekend working and some night duties and are organised by the university. Mental Health Nurses work in collaboration with the individual experiencing mental health issues and with a range of other health professionals to provide a multidisciplinary approach to person-centred care. You will be required to complete placements across four practice modules which may be in a variety of areas across a range of services including: community, in-patient, primary care and specialist services such as Child and Young People’s Mental Health Services and Forensic Mental Health.
You will study in the multi-million-pound Alison Gingell Building, which provides facilities4 for teaching and research, featuring an operating theatre, mock wards, critical care settings, community housing and other real life nursing environments relevant to practice.
Upon successful completion, in addition to eligibility for NMC registration, you will also graduate with a Chartered Management Institute (CMI)1 accredited qualification in Global Professional Development and have the opportunity to apply to become a member of the CMI.
Entry requirements
Applicants for the Mental Health Nursing MSc should ideally hold a good honours healthcare-related degree of 2:2 or above in a health-related subject.
Satisfactory health clearance and criminal records/DBS disclosure is also required.
As it is a two-year course, there is also a requirement to demonstrate completion of 460 practice hours in relevant health/care settings through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process to meet the NMC standard of nursing education of 2300 practice hours. For this course this should have a mental health element. The RPL process will credit students for 460 hours to meet the stated NMC criteria. Applicants will be supported in the RPL process.*
*Care is defined as activities that include washing, dressing, feeding or toileting of an individual, as well as nursing intervention procedures. Care encompasses meeting the physiological and psycho-social needs of the physically ill, mentally ill, and disabled people of all ages, in all healthcare and other community settings. This can be undertaken in a formal workplace environment, either paid or in a voluntary / third sector setting. Evidence of hours will need to be provided. Please contact the admissions tutor if you are unsure whether your experience meets the requirements above.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no component lower than 6.5.
If you don’t meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
University Deadlines:
31st December 2022 January 2023
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Expenses (GBP)
16950
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accommodation
The university offered various residential options for students in undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Students studying in the undergraduate level programs can be accommodated in four different student residences; Bishop Gate, Godiva Place, The Cycle Works and Singer Hall. Bishop gate complex, which was built in 2018, is extremely modern and convenient. It consists of 725 suites, all of which are equipped with amenities like TV, Wi-Fi, Launderette and gyms. The dorms are highly safe and secure as well as clean. It is also within walking distance from the city center and the university. Godiva place has all the same amenities as Bishop gate but is about 5 minutes closer to the university. It also consists of 772 residences. The cycle works is a bit older and smaller than the previous two but it is just as modern and convenient. It was built in 2017 and holds 347 residences. It is only 5 minutes away from the university and is equipped with all the same amenities as the previous two. Singer hall is similar to the others with two differences. It includes 693 residences and is equipped with a parking space.
Postgraduate students can find accommodation in all the four complexes mentioned before in addition to Parish Rooms, which is a complex that consists of 36 residences and is more cost efficient. It is extremely secure and equipped with all the facilities that other complexes have. Furthermore, it is with walking distance to the university and costs up to £125.
After Graduation
The Coventry university constantly encourages students to work while studying and it presents them with opportunities to do so. Working part-time while studying can be beneficial in multiple dimensions. In addition to having and income that can help them with living and university expenses, students gain first-hand professional experience that prepares them for the reality of labor market. however, the priority of the school is the educational advancement of its students, therefore, students who are taking part in full-time programs might face difficulties when finding a job because they must prioritize their studies over working.
The university also offers students the opportunity to take part in school projects and get paid for helping the set up.
Students who are authorized to work based on their student visa, have the ability to work 20 hours a week each semester. And during their break period, they are at liberty to work as many hours as they want. However, there are some professional restrictions. Students are not able to be employed in a full-time position or be self-employed. They are not allowed to be paid as performers or athletes either.
The professional support of the university is not limited to the duration of the students’ studies. Students are offered job opportunities by the university after graduation as well. The graduates of the Coventry university of England have been employed in prestigious companies like Pfizer, DHL, Jaguar, PWC, NHS and Accenture.
Students have the opportunity to be consulted and guided by the talent team of the university and choose what extracurricular activities to take part in and further their professional experience. The talent team also helps them with their resumes and curriculum vitae in addition to helping them with job interview preparations.