Overview

The Pre-registration Mental Health Nursing course from University of Chester provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred, compassionate care and is an exciting opportunity for graduates to undertake a professional qualification whilst studying for a Master’s degree.

This is a dynamic, interactive professional course which places the needs of individuals and their families at its centre. The Programme Team are committed to supporting students to realise their potential to become compassionate, competent and autonomous nurses, who are able to meet current and future healthcare demands.

Job prospects

This course prepares you to work as a registered nurse in the field of Mental Health Nursing and allows you to register with the NMC (an internationally recognised regulator for nursing). You will be able to work in a range of healthcare settings as a Band 5 nurse.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

21st Century Nurse

Practice Learning

Applied Sciences in Mental Health Field

Person Centred Field Nursing (Mental Health)

Numeracy Competency for Registration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nursing Clinical Psychology View 205 other Masters in Nursing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE: Applicants must have GCSE Maths and English at Grade C (Grade 4) or above, or equivalent.
Honours Degree: 2:2 or above

Other Admission Requirements:

Evidence of 800 practice hours detailed through a portfolio.

Evidence of 300 theoretical hours detailed through a portfolio.

Prior Work/ Voluntary Experience: 800 hours of practical experience

Interview: Situational Judgement test

DBS Check: A DBS Check is required

Occupational Health: An Occupational Health check is required

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 GBP / year

≈ 15000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home students tuition fees are for full programme: £19,070

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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