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MSc Mental Health Nursing at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

For graduates with a first or higher degree, using the NMC's recognition of prior learning to achieve registration as a mental health nurse through a two-year postgraduate course. Accreditations: Nursing & Midwifery Council.

Department: Health  |  Duration: 2 years full-time including mandatory placements  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 units include Advanced Principles of Nursing People with Complex Health Needs, Contemporary Nursing Practice, Nature of Nursing and Inquiry, Organising Safe Caring Nursing Environments. Year 2 includes Advanced Awareness of Promoting Recovery and Nursing Leadership and Management in a Global Context.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as registered nurses in a range of organisations or continue to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in any subject. English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components.

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time including mandatory placements

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