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Master of Mental Health Nursing
- Bournemouth, 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 (2 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
- Programme page: A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in any subject.
Accepted academic background
UK Bachelor degree, An equivalent professional qualification or a relevant international qualification, Some courses require relevant subject or experience, HND holders directed to top-up degrees
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- PTE Academic
Other requirements
- Work experience required
Work experience details
At least 720 hours of relevant healthcare practice experience as a nursing assistant or equivalent, normally gained within 2 years of commencement. Eligible voluntary experience may count.
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificate
- Academic Transcripts
- English Proficiency Documentation
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
- Passport
How to apply
- Check the course entry and English requirements. Apply through Apply now on the course page in myHub
- free of charge. Nursing
- MA Social Work and Physician Associate courses apply through UCAS. Upload degree certificate
- transcripts
- English result
- personal statement
- reference and passport. Some courses interview. Pay the 5
- 000 GBP deposit so BU can issue the CAS. Apply for the Student visa with the CAS.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,000 - £22,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £75 GBP |
| Deposit | £5,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Lansdowne Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health Environment and Medical Sciences |
| Department | School of Health and Care |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional awards or financial assistance may be available subject to student category and the published eligibility criteria. Program-specific funding requires confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
3 Jun 2027
201 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 3 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,000 - £22,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £75 GBP. The deposit is £5,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,820 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, PTE Academic. Work experience is required.