Overview

Mental Health Nursing from Bournemouth University permit prior learning, in any subject, to be recognised where it meets course outcomes and requirements - applicants will need to demonstrate this in an entry portfolio. Blending theory with real-world experience, this course helps you develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to register and practice as a registered mental health nurse.

Key Facts

You will complete dedicated study at Master’s level to achieve a postgraduate qualification, with a focus on research skills and leadership

50% of the course is spent in practice placements to gain practical mental health nursing experience in various healthcare environments such as care homes, private clinics to community nursing teams

Newly built skills facilities include simulated community home settings and hospital wards, allowing you to learn and practice safely

Our annual Careers Fair has numerous healthcare exhibitors in attendance, helping you to gain employment as a registered nurse on completion of the course. 

Careers

Lecturer Practitioner

Specialist Practitioner

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Consultant Nurse

Academic Lecturer

Academic Researcher

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Team Working for Service Improvement

Making Change Through Clinical Leadership Management

Critical Health Care Sciences

Therapeutic Communications and Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice

Critical Analysis of Caring for People with Complex Health Care Needs

Principles of Enquiry and Evidence-Based Practice in Health & Social Care

Nursing Practice and Nursing Skills

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 200 other Masters in Nursing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent

GCSE English/Maths: C/4

In addition, an entry portfolio that demonstrates the relevant previous experience and learning is required for entry to this postgraduate pre-registration nursing course.

India: Bachelor’s degree (4 years) from a recognised HE institution with a minimum overall result of 55%

Nigeria: Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum classification of 2:2

Thailand: Thai Bachelor's (Honours) degree from a recognised higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5/4.0

Turkey: Bachelor’s degree (Lisans Diplomasi - four years) with a minimum overall GPA of 2.3/4.0

Vietnam: Bachelor's degree/Bang tot nghiep dai hoc with an average score of 6.5/10, or a Master’s degree/Thac si.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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