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MSc

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
  • Similar courses

Overview

The MSc in Mental Health Nursing is a two-year program for pre-registration graduates in healthcare, focusing on essential skills for mental health nursing. It covers holistic care, professional development, and evidence-based practices. Financial support is available for those committing to work in Wales post-graduation.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. April 30, 2026
    Today

Tuition

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Requirements

Entry Requirements:
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Modules

  • Introduction to Nursing (Mental Health)

    Core
  • Continuing Conditions and Palliative Care (Mental Health)

    Core
  • Dissertation (Mental Health)

    Core

About

Course Eligibility

This MSc course is exclusively for pre-registration students and is not suitable for registered nurses.

Target Audience

The program is designed for graduates working in healthcare settings who aspire to advance their careers.

Course Structure

This two-year Master’s degree will equip non-registered healthcare practitioners with essential skills and experience for a successful career in mental health nursing.

Key Learning Areas

  • Understanding the holistic needs of individuals from early adulthood to old age.
  • Developing professional skills for high-quality nursing care in various clinical and community settings.
  • Assessing,
...

Subject Area Information

Mental health nursing is a specialized field within the broader nursing discipline that focuses on the care of individuals with mental health disorders. This field combines the principles of nursing with the knowledge of psychology and psychiatry to provide holistic care to patients.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Mental Health Nursing

  • 2. Psychopharmacology

  • 3. Therapeutic Communication

  • 4. Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health

  • 5. Crisis Intervention and Management

  • 6. Group Therapy and Counseling

  • 7. Community Mental Health Nursing

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Therapeutic Communication
  • Medication Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Counseling and Therapy

Career

Mental health nursing is a rewarding and challenging field that plays a crucial role in the healthcare system, offering numerous opportunities for specialization and career advancement.

Potential Professions
  • Mental Health Nurse

    Working in hospitals, psychiatric units, or community health centers to provide care to individuals with mental health disorders.

  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    With additional education and certification, these professionals can diagnose and treat mental health conditions, prescribe medications, and provide therapy.

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health

    Focused on improving mental health care practices and policies within healthcare organizations.

  • Mental Health Counselor

    Providing counseling services in various settings, including schools, private practices, and community organizations.

  • Substance Abuse Counselor

    Specializing in the treatment of individuals with addiction and substance use disorders.

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