MSc Mental Health Nursing - Preregistration (February Start) at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Studying Mental Health Nursing at UEA will prepare you for a diverse and fulfilling career. Whether you choose to specialise or keep your practice varied, you'll work with people of all ages, from children to the elderly. Our innovative, accelerated course is perfect for those with a prior degree seeking a fast-track into the nursing profession.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: School of Health Sciences | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Entry points: February; next start February 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MSc Mental Health Nursing course structure will enable you to study a range of concepts and undertake practice experiences, all highly relevant to mental health nursing.

Career pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include: NHS, Private Sector, Voluntary Sector, Nursing Management, Education, Research, Discover more on our Careers webpages..

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.1 Degree Subject All subject areas Applicants will be required to have a minimum of GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 / C or equivalent. This programme is applicable if you are a registered Adult, Learning Disabilities or Children's nurse who wishes to become a Nursing and Midwifery Council registered Mental Health Nurse. If you are a registered nurse looking for post-registration study opportunities within your own field of practice then this course is not suitable and you may wish to consider our other post-registration, professional nursing courses delivered at Degree and Master's level. English language: IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 23,850 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee Source

Intake: Entry points: February; next start February 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate/taught

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