Overview

This Nursing (Mental Health) course from University of West London you will learn how to undertake collaborative assessments and apply evidence-based approaches to support recovery and make a meaningful impact as a compassionate mental health nurse.

On this PgDip Nursing (Mental Health) course you will learn how to assess, plan, promote and support a person’s recovery, facilitating their involvement and enhancing their level of control. Importantly, you will also learn how to support their physical health needs.

This course has been developed with input from students, service users and our partners in the NHS and voluntary and independent sectors.

You will learn how to:

provide, lead and coordinate care that is compassionate and evidence-based
care for people with complex mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural care needs
care for people in healthcare settings, including their own home, in the community and in a hospital
help promote health, protect health and prevent ill health
empower people, communities and populations to take control of their own health decisions and behaviours
care for people of different ages, backgrounds, cultures and beliefs
care for people at the end of their lives
work across health and social care services
play a proactive role in multidisciplinary teams
think critically and apply your knowledge and skills
be emotionally intelligent and resilient, while managing your personal health and wellbeing.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sciences Applied to and Decision-Making in Nursing Practice
Leading, Innovating and Improving Nursing Practice
Preparing for Registration with the NMC
Sciences Underpinning Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Promoting Health and Preventing III Health
Leading and Managing the Delivery of Person-Centred Care

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You need:

a first degree at grade 2:2 or above in any subject

GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents

Portfolio and independent study module

If you are successful at interview you will be required to complete a 6000 word portfolio (APL module). You will need to achieve a pass mark of 40% at Level 6, to be offered a place on the course.

Guidance on how to complete this independent study module will be provided by the course leader. Candidates are usually given 4 weeks to complete the module.

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Tuition Fees

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Reading

United Kingdom

903 - 1382 GBP / month

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Funding

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