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Nursing (Mental Health) MSc

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Derby

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Gain essential practical experience on a range of placements in different healthcare and community settings. Benefit from some of the best university facilities of their kind, including our clinical skills suite and our state-of-the-art immersive suite. Learn from a highly experienced, enthusiastic and research-active team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions. You could be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund which, if you are eligible, could provide a grant for training, childcare costs and travelling to placements. This course prepares you for registration as a Mental Health Nurse, enabling you to work with a range of client groups with acute, diverse and long-term conditions. This programme is a holistic learning experience, enabling students to become emotionally resilient and transformational Registered Nurses of the future. This is a two-year, full-time programme and supports those with a prior degree (2:2 or above) to become registered nurses at an accelerated pace. You will also need prior work experience in a service user context, allowing you to demonstrate the skills that underpin professional nursing registration. Your prior experiences will contribute to the learning opportunities within the course and together these will provide eligibility to apply for registration as a nurse with the NMC. Students develop an in-depth and comprehensive understanding about their chosen field of practice and recognise the principles of nursing across all fields and across the lifespan. Modules provide the foundation for students to develop a compassionate professionalism whereby they are trusted in the care they provide. Learning will be facilitated through a range of classroom-based activities, skills laboratories and by electronic means such as online learning, web-based training and technology-delivered instruction.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,500per year

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University information

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    79th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    43rd out of 84 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    127 62%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    98.0 98%

    18th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    12th

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