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MSc Nursing/Registered Nurse: Mental Health Nursing

University of Cumbria

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Carlisle - Fusehill Street

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

A significant proportion of the population will experience difficulties with their mental health during their lifetime. This course will prepare you to support them in their recovery. You will gain practical and cognitive skills and will leave the course as a competent and confident practitioner. To gain vital real-world experience, you will spend 50% of your time on this mental health nursing course in practical placements such as complex care and dementia, CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services), Crisis Teams and Forensic Mental Health. As well as this, you'll build confidence and gain a competitive edge by developing your practical skills in simulated 'real life' settings, using our dedicated facilities. These include simulated home spaces, and our brand-new immersive simulation room.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 17,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Cumbria

  • University League Table

    117th

  • Campus address

    Carlisle - Fusehill Street, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH, United Kingdom

The advantages of a large university combined with hands-on learning in small groups, so tutors get to know students as individuals.
Teaching is led by lecturers with real-world experience, industry links and involvement in the latest research.
The only UK university located in a UNESCO World Heritage Site (the Lake District National Park), Cumbria's campuses are close to countryside, city and coast.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    84th out of 84 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    115 56%

    75th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    66th

    40
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.99 75%

    57th

    5

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