MSc Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (Mental Health) at Plymouth Marjon University

Programme overview

Applications are not usually accepted without employer sponsorship. Applicants should confirm workplace support, protected learning time, and funding arrangements with their employer before applying. Embark on a transformative journey with our rigorous two-year MSc in Mental Health Nursing programme.

Faculty: Health & Wellbeing | Duration: 2 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Biological and pharmacological aspects of health and well-being, Placement 1: Introduction to nursing practice, Evidence based practice, research methodology and clinical decision making, Placement: Applying evidence in clinical practice, Developing knowledge and skills in complex care, Placement: Integrated care for Nursing practice. 2nd Year: Healthcare Management, Placement: Developing leadership and management in healthcare, Quality improvement, Placement: Improving safety and quality of care for those with complex needs in practice, Transition to practice, Placement : Transition to practice-consolidation and sign off.

Career pathways

On successful completion of the programme you will be eligible to apply to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Mental Health Nurse. As a mental health nurse, you may work in various settings, including hospitals, community health centres, residential care facilities, and schools.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must be able to evidence a minimum of 750 hours of relevant health or care-related experience prior to commencing the programme.; GCSE Maths Grade 4 / C or above or L2 Functional Skills; GCSE English Grade 4 / C or above or L2 Functional Skills; All students must have achieved a minimum of a first degree (2:2 or above); Applicants to the programme will be selected using a values-based recruitment process, where applicants are required to undertake a series of activities. Service Users and Employers form part of these activities and the formal panel. Potential applicants applying must demonstrate the following on entry to the programme:; Suitability for their intended field of nursing practice: adult, mental health or learning disabilities nursing; Values in accordance with The NMC Code (2018) Professional standards of practice for nurses, midwives and nursing associates; Capability to learn behaviours in accordance with The Code

Duration: 2 years full time

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