MSc Pre-registration Mental Health Nursing at University of Chester

The MSc Pre-registration Nursing course allows you to gain a professional nurse qualification and register with the NMC. The course provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred, compassionate care and is an exciting opportunity for graduates to undertake a professional qualification whilst studying for a Master’s degree.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society  |  Department: School of Nursing and Midwifery  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In the first year, you will build the core advanced knowledge and skills essential for competent mental health nursing practice. This year focuses on the significance of professional values, evidence-based practice, and applied sciences in delivering person-centred care. Core modules include Practice Learning, 21st Century Nurse, Extended project, Practice learning 3 Mental Health Nursing, Applied Sciences in Mental Health Field, Practice Ready, Person Centred Field Nursing (Mental Health).

Career pathways

This course prepares you to work as a registered nurse in the field of Mental Health Nursing and allows you to register with the NMC (an internationally recognised regulator for nursing). You will be able to work in a range of healthcare settings as a Band 5 nurse.

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