Mental Health Nursing MSc at Bangor University

Programme overview

The MSc Mental Health Nursing is an NMC-approved two-year programme for graduates that leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a mental health nurse. It is funded by NHS Wales and is split equally between theory and practice placement learning.

Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is 50% theory and 50% practice placement (22 weeks each), delivered through in-person teaching, online tutorials and seminars, with placements in acute, community and specialist mental health services in North West Wales. Year 1 covers Engagement and Assessment in Mental Health, Legal and Ethical Concepts, Planning and Delivering Humanised Care in Mental Health, Physiology and Pathophysiology and Nursing Practice 1. Year 2 covers Managing Risk and Complexity in Mental Health, Lead, Innovate and Implement, an Evidence for Practice Dissertation, Nursing Practice and Teaching, Learning and Assessment.

Career pathways

Graduates register with the NMC and seek employment as registered nurses, with routes to promotion in clinical practice, specialism, research or education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Not open to international students. A minimum 2.2 honours degree in a health, life or social science subject within the last five years, plus evidence of 700 hours of healthcare-related experience mapped to the NMC progression point one competencies. GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English or Welsh first language (or a recognised alternative). Good Health and Good Character evidence (All Wales Good Character reference, enhanced DBS check, occupational health review). Selection includes shortlisting, interview with group activities, a numeracy and medication calculation test, a written essay, and an RP(E)L reflective portfolio demonstrating Year 1 NMC progression points. Applications are made through the Direct Application portal.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/apply

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