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Canterbury Christ Church University: Mental Health Nursing
| Institution | Canterbury Christ Church University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health (NMAPH) |
| Web | https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/ |
| courses@canterbury.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01227 782900 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Please note you will need to apply through UCAS Undergraduate using UCAS Code L506.
Become a specialist mental health nurse with our MSc in Mental Health Nursing.
Open to students from any academic background, this postgraduate degree equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to practise as a confident, capable, and compassionate mental health nurse. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and begin your career as a registered mental health nurse.
Focusing on a person-centred approach, the course will help you develop into a reflective, creative, and effective practitioner. Through a blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience, you will build confidence in both academic and clinical environments.
Over the two-year programme, you will explore the theory underpinning mental health nursing whilst gaining valuable experience on placement. Working in diverse settings, including the home and community, you will apply your learning in real-life scenarios, deepening your understanding of how to support individuals with a range of mental health needs.
You will also benefit from access to our on-campus simulation suite, where you can practise your clinical and communication skills in a realistic, supportive setting before beginning your placements.
This course has been developed in collaboration with service users and experienced professionals, ensuring a holistic curriculum that reflects contemporary mental health care. With its inclusive and practice-focused approach, the MSc will prepare you to lead and innovate in nursing care, placing service users at the heart of everything you do.
Professional accreditation
Our MSc Nursing courses are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Adult Nurse.
Specialist facilities
You’ll learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including simulation suites, a virtual and augmented reality lab, and a modern anatomy learning centre. Co-designed with service-users, carers, practice partners and current students, this MSc ensures your learning is person-centred, practice-informed, and focused on employability.
20% Alumni Discount We offer alumni discounts on CCCU Postgraduate Taught, PGCE Primary and Secondary, and Master's by Research courses for eligible students.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For the MSc Nursing you will hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours at a 2:1 in any subject or a 2:2 in a health related subject, such as Biological Sciences, Psychology or Public Health. You must also hold maths and English GCSE grade 4-9 (A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent. Prior to beginning the course you will need to have undertaken 750 hours of practice experience. You will then need to submit a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) application portfolio of evidence that documents these 750 hours and includes a CV, record of application for Disclosure Barring Scheme (DBS) and occupational health clearance and a supporting statement reflecting how these experiences have prepared you to undertake the MSc Nursing. You will be supported in preparing this portfolio by a member of the MSc programme team. This portfolio will be assessed using a predefined criteria and once successfully completed you will be offered a firm place on the programme. |
| Location | Medway Campus Rowan Williams Court 30 Pembroke Court Chatham ME4 4UF |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For the MSc Nursing you will hold a Bachelor's degree with Honours at a 2:1 in any subject or a 2:2 in a health related subject, such as Biological Sciences, Psychology or Public Health. You must also hold maths and English GCSE grade 4-9 (A-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent. Prior to beginning the course you will need to have undertaken 750 hours of practice experience. You will then need to submit a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) application portfolio of evidence that documents these 750 hours and includes a CV, record of application for Disclosure Barring Scheme (DBS) and occupational health clearance and a supporting statement reflecting how these experiences have prepared you to undertake the MSc Nursing. You will be supported in preparing this portfolio by a member of the MSc programme team. This portfolio will be assessed using a predefined criteria and once successfully completed you will be offered a firm place on the programme. |
| Location | Main Site North Holmes Road Canterbury CT1 1QU |
At Canterbury Christ Church University, we offer a wide range of postgraduate courses in many subject areas including teacher education, health and medicine, digital and creative arts, humanities, social and applied sciences, and technology and engineering. Our students and graduates connect with industries, businesses and professionals in both the public and private spheres.
Our modern, multi-campus university, with its outstanding facilities, is home to around 20,000 students, around one-fifth of whom are postgraduate students.
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