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MSc Nursing (Mental Health)

University of York

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Alcuin College

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Nursing is a complex profession; you'll need scientific knowledge, deep ethical understanding, and a strong moral compass.

This Masters course draws on our world-leading research to create a unique mental curriculum. You'll learn in an environment which values scholarship, social awareness, and research.

Through theoretical study, practical experience, and reflective discussion, you'll hone your skills in mental health nursing. We'll encourage you to develop an intellectual curiosity that will support your development throughout your career.

You'll learn how to develop a therapeutic relationship with your clients and gain the skills you need to help people with mental health problems. You'll work with social workers, psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and doctors and have opportunities to engage with third sector and service user organisations.

You'll graduate ready to register as a highly skilled nurse, able to provide excellent mental health care. You'll be confident undertaking research and using evidence to develop nursing practice.

Accreditation

After completing this degree you'll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the professional regulatory body for nurses and midwives in the UK.

Careers and skills

Most of our students start their careers as Band 5 staff nurses in the NHS. Others go into employment in social care and independent sector organisations.

Career opportunities

  • Staff nurse
  • Clinical team leader
  • Trainee public health specialist nurse
  • Nursing consultant
  • Critical care nurse
  • Research nurse

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 26,800per year

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

University information

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 81 9

    3rd out of 75 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    147 71%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    19th

    37
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.94 79%

    15th

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 174
    149 83%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.53 71%

    68th

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