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Master of Mental Health Nursing
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A two-year pre-registration master's for graduates who want to qualify as mental health nurses.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Mental Health Nursing can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Registered mental health nurse in the NHS and other sectors
- Graduate-level employment
- Further career advancement
Curriculum
- Two-year full-time programme leading to NMC registration. It alternates university-based study with practice learning in mental health settings
- Including a 30-credit Practice Learning 1 module
- And builds nursing knowledge
- Scientific principles and professional practice. The page lists only part of the module set.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A first degree
- Usually at least a 2:2
- Or three years of relevant post-qualification experience
- Good maths or numeracy
- Communication and IT
- English language test required. Some courses ask for more.
- First degree
- Usually at least a 2:2 UK honours or international equivalent
- Or three years relevant experience
- Some courses need a subject-related degree.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree (2:2 equivalent) in a relevant subject, HND plus three years' experience considered, Prior experiential learning considered.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE Academic 60
- Cambridge 180
- Duolingo Not published
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the course page
- Entry requirements and deadlines at lsbu. Ac. Uk/international/how-to-apply. Apply with the LSBU Online Application Form (up to two courses)
- Or through UCAS for undergraduate courses. Upload qualifications
- English test result and supporting documents. The International Admissions Team reviews the file and emails a decision
- Considering immigration history for a Student visa. Accept the offer and pay the deposit by the stated date. Receive the CAS
- Then apply for the UK Student visa with UKVI-compliant bank statements and a TB certificate if applicable. Attend International and University Welcome Week.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,820 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Southwark Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Department | Mental Health Nursing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | LSBU lists international scholarships such as the Vice-Chancellor's International Merit Award and the Global Success Scholarship (lsbu.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/scholarships). |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is £17,820 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 60, Cambridge 180, Duolingo Not published.