The masters (MSc) in mental health nursing is a postgraduate course that aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of common and high burden / low prevalence mental health disorders, and the ability to make evidence-based clinical decisions on assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of patients. You will be equipped to provide holistic, compassionate, recovery-oriented care which considers the unique requirements of the individual person.
What you'll learn
Provide you with a comprehensive overview of mental health nursing to provide an academic underpinning for those seeking to deliver care in this field.
Equip you with the ability to discuss the biopsychosocial factors underpinning conceptualisation of mental health, common mental issues and provision of care.
Equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand the experiences of people with mental health problems and to assist and facilitate their journey to recovery.
Enable you to consider appropriate assessments and treatments for a variety of metal health issues.
Provide you with the ability to differentiate the clinical presentations of various mental disorders and relevant evidence- based approaches to nursing intervention.
Integrate the principles of recovery and patient-focused care for mental health nursing practice.
Registered Nurse with a recognised national nursing authority
You must be a Native English Speaker or have a Prior university qualification via English or have an IELTS 6.5 or equivalent or complete the Cambridge Education Group English Language Assessment
Who is this programme for?
This Masters MSc postgraduate programme is a Post-Registration course designed for Registered Nurses. It’s a perfect course for Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in mental health nursing.
Programme modules
Year 1
Assessing, planning and providing care in Mental Health Nursing
Applied physiology for Mental Health Nursing
Promoting Health and prevent ill-health
Pharmacology and medicines management in Mental Health Nursing
Year 2
Enhancing and evaluating care in Mental Health Nursing