
Overview
In the Mental Health Nursing course at Kingston University , explore the role of the mental health nurse and the diverse needs and contexts of mental health service users. You will analyse and apply research and evidence to understand the complexities of mental health provision. You will learn a range of psychological approaches used in clinical practice and prepare for transition to registered nurse.ulations have received Nursing Times Awards for 'Innovation in mental health teaching'.
Careers
This Mental Health Nursing course at Kingston University enables you to join as a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You will be able to progress into a variety of nursing careers, from acute, community and specialist settings within the NHS or independent sector across the lifespan. This could include settings such as hospitals, GPs, community mental health nursing teams, prisons, drug and alcohol services, forensics, CAHMS, eating disorder units, private hospitals and third sector organisations.
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Courses include:
- Safe and effective quality care in mental health nursing
- Coordinating the care of people with complex mental health care needs
- Leadership in mental health nursing
- Advancing professional practice
- Establishing the fundamentals of nursing care
- Assessment and care process in mental health nursing
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, applications will close when the course is full.
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English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A health- or science-related degree is preferred at 2.2 or above, completed in the last five years. Health and science-related degrees could include health studies, psychology, physiology, biology, social sciences, or related studies.
- A minimum of 650 hours of health- or social-care related experience undertaken in the 12 months prior to your application. Applicants will be asked to complete an RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) claim form to demonstrate this experience. This, along with a testimony, is a condition for entry to the programme.
- You must have at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017), including English language and maths (and a science subject is preferred), or equivalent qualifications, together with evidence of academic study, ideally within the last five years.
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International
16200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16200 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 London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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