
Overview
This two-year Mental Health Nursing (Pre-registration) programme from University of Liverpool provides you with lifelong learning and working opportunities as well as a strong focus on nursing leadership. You will gain valuable theoretical knowledge alongside practical experience. The cohorts are small and this helps to ensure that you receive the support you require to help you get the best out of the programme.
Throughout the two years, you will gain extensive clinical experience in a variety of different settings, including inpatient wards, forensic and community settings.
Hear from two of our academic staff, Dr John Harrison and Sam Pullan, as they tell you about the benefits of studying Mental Health Nursing at Liverpool and show you around some of our fantastic facilities.
Career prospects
The taught postgraduate programmes in the School of Health Sciences provide an opportunity for healthcare professionals to develop, specialise and extend the scope of their skills into new areas, to meet the constantly evolving service demands for advanced practitioners and senior health professionals.
There is a recognised shortage of Mental Health Nurses in the UK (numbers have decreased by 10% over the past 10 years) and an estimated shortage of six million Mental Health nurses globally.
There are many reasons why you should consider a career in mental health nursing. It offers you the chance to make a difference to lives of individuals, their families and their carers.
Graduates in Mental Health Nursing are a vital part of modern health care, and employment opportunities are available in the UK and abroad.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of mental health nursing practice
- Developing and enhancing skills for practice
- Local and global determinants of mental health
- Research for professional practice
- Developing and enhancing skills for registration
- Managing and leading complexity in contemporary nursing practice
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
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General requirements
- We welcome applications from graduates in possession of a minimum 2:1 Bachelors Degree across a range of disciplines, eg biological sciences, health or social sciences. We will consider those with a 2:2 classification in their degree who are able to provide wider contextual information or recent relevant experience of further study. Non-science degrees may be accepted but each application will be considered on its own merits.
- In addition applicants must also have GCSE grades 5-9 (or grades A*-C if assigned according to previous grading system), which include Maths, English Language and a Science (dual award is accepted).
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
22400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22400 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.