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  MSc Mental Health Nursing with Registered Nurse Status


University of Liverpool    Department of Health Sciences

Full time January MSc 2 years full-time
Nursing & Health (27)

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The Mental Health Nursing with Registered Nurse Status MSc programme is a two-year pre-registration master's degree that prepares graduates to become mental health nurses. This comprehensive programme covers a range of topics, including mental health conditions, professional standards, and evidence-based practice. Through extensive clinical experience in various settings, such as hospitals and community environments, students will develop the necessary skills and attributes to provide compassionate care and lead multi-professional teams. Graduates will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The programme welcomes applications from graduates with any degree, along with GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above. An interview and values-based recruitment process are also part of the selection process.

About the course

Gain eligibility to apply for professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a mental health nurse on this pre-registration master’s degree. With a grounding in mental health conditions, you’ll discover the professional standards for mental health nurses and how to lead the delivery of compassionate care in hospital, forensic and community settings.

This two-year master’s degree equips you with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes needed to become a mental health nurse.

We’ll prepare you to care for individuals across the lifespan, from child and adolescent mental health to conditions such as Alzheimer’s.

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Entry Requirements

Applications are welcome from graduates with an honours degree in any subject. GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at grade C or grade 4 or above, or equivalent, are also required.

An interview forms part of the selection process. The interview follows the values-based recruitment (VBR) process and you will be expected to demonstrate the relevance of the NHS’ values. Literacy and mathematics tests will also be conducted, in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements.

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