Integrated Master in Science: Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health) at University of Essex

Programme overview

The Integrated Master in Science Nursing (Dual Award in Adult and Mental Health) is a four-year full-time degree at the Colchester Campus. Students study their chosen field of nursing, Adult or Mental Health, for three years and the alternate field in the final year, preparing to manage care of patients with complex physical and mental health needs. Half of the studies are spent in clinical placements.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 4 years full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; integrated | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Person-Centred Care 1, Welfare, Wellbeing and Health, Fundamentals of Lifesciences and Fundamentals of Behavioural Sciences. Year 2 includes Person-Centred Care 2, Advocacy, Activism and Resistance and Relationship Based Practice; later years include The Therapeutic Practitioner, Service Improvement Project, Supervising Learning in Clinical Practice and a 40-credit Research Activity module. Teaching uses workshops, seminars and simulated practice, with placements in NHS, private and voluntary settings across Essex.

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Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics and English Language grade C/4 or acceptable equivalent (OFQUAL level 2 qualifications such as Functional Skills level 2 are accepted). Plus 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels; IB: 30 points in the IB Diploma, or 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects; vocational level 3 qualifications are also considered. Published requirements are a guide and lower grades are welcomed where GCSE requirements are met. Additional requirements: pass of an interview, satisfactory reference, Occupational Health check and enhanced DBS check (plus overseas criminal record check where applicable). Contextual offers: GCSE English C/4 and Maths C/4 plus 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other components, or an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Fees as listed for the course (start October 2027); fees increase for each year of study. Placement year is charged at 20% of the standard fee and a full study-abroad year at 15%. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,600 a year. Fees as listed for the course (start October 2027); fees increase for each year of study. Placement year is charged at 20% of the standard fee and a full study-abroad year at 15%. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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