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University of East Anglia UEA: Mental Health Nursing - Preregistration
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health Sciences |
| Web | https://www.uea.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Overview
Studying Mental Health Nursing at UEA will prepare you for a diverse and fulfilling career. Whether you choose to specialise or keep your practice varied, you'll work with people of all ages, from children to the elderly.
Our innovative, accelerated course is perfect for those with a prior degree seeking a fast-track into the nursing profession. Combining theory and practice, our Master’s programme builds on your existing life experience and graduate attributes, enabling you to qualify as a Mental Health Nurse in just two years.
Here at UEA, you’ll explore all aspects of nursing, gaining experience in a variety of settings while working alongside other health and social care professionals. Our MSc in Mental Health Nursing has the NHS Constitution at its core and will offer you both excitement and challenge, as well as rigorous training. You’ll develop into a nurse who’s not only committed but is also able to deliver the highest quality of person-centred care.
Informed by the four pillars of Advanced Practice, you’ll be exposed to theoretical and practice-based learning addressing themes of Clinical Practice, Research, Education and Leadership. This varied course entails learning in a university setting, independent online learning, self-directed study, simulated practice, and placements in a variety of health and social care settings.
Placement opportunities will be provided across the two years of the programme, and you’ll undertake professionally supervised placements in a wide variety of care settings. Working closely with service users, placements will provide a fantastic opportunity for you to apply and develop your knowledge and skills in a clinical environment. Placements will also enable you to appreciate the importance of research, education and leadership in providing high quality care. This ensures you’ll be well equipped to pursue a variety of exciting career opportunities at the point of qualification.
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Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree, or equivalent required. Following interview, successful candidates will be required to complete a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) online portfolio set against defined NMC outcomes (NMC, 2018), which, on confirmation of achievement, candidates will be eligible to commence the MSc accelerated programme in 2 years. You must also have met our minimum GCSE requirement for Maths and English at Grade 4 / C or above. If you already are a nurse this course is not suitable and you may wish to consider our other professional nursing courses delivered at Degree and Master’s level. All applicants who are not a British national and/or whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate a suitable level of English language proficiency. This is equivalent to an IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components, although we do accept many other types of qualifications or tests. In accordance with the UK Border Agencies Student visa guidelines, we will also waive the English language requirement for applicants who meet the defined nationality test or who have completed a degree level course in one of the listed countries. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| England | 19070 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 19070 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 19070 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 19070 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 47700 GBP for Whole course |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree, or equivalent required. Following interview, successful candidates will be required to complete a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) online portfolio set against defined NMC outcomes (NMC, 2018), which, on confirmation of achievement, candidates will be eligible to commence the MSc accelerated programme in 2 years. You must also have met our minimum GCSE requirement for Maths and English at Grade 4 / C or above. If you already are a nurse this course is not suitable and you may wish to consider our other professional nursing courses delivered at Degree and Master’s level. All applicants who are not a British national and/or whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate a suitable level of English language proficiency. This is equivalent to an IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components, although we do accept many other types of qualifications or tests. In accordance with the UK Border Agencies Student visa guidelines, we will also waive the English language requirement for applicants who meet the defined nationality test or who have completed a degree level course in one of the listed countries. |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| England | 18500 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 18500 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 18500 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 18500 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 45500 GBP for Whole course |
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university known for its high standard of academic performance across both taught and research postgraduate courses. It is ranked as a UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025) institution.
Based in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, the university has an excellent international reputation for the high quality of its research output. UEA is home to over 17,500 students, of which around 30% are postgraduate students. Our institution also provides a range of support through the Student Support Service, which is dedicated …
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