Registered Nurse (Mental Health) MSc 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Brunel University of London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,795 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

17 Jul, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of mental health nursing? Imagine harnessing your passion to tackle global health challenges and making a real difference in people’s lives. As a postgraduate student in mental health nursing, you’ll be at the forefront of innovative care, equipped to lead and navigate the complexities of modern healthcare.

This path promises not only a rewarding career but also a chance to grow both personally and professionally, opening doors to endless opportunities and making a lasting impact on the world. Are you ready to take the leap?

The Registered Nurse (Mental Health) MSc programme leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It is a 2-year pre-registration programme beginning in September 2025 and comprises of 50% theory and 50% practical distribution.

As students you’ll be self-directed learners supported by academics and clinical practice staff to develop your practical and theoretical knowledge in preparation for entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.

The programme delivers a learner-centred and flexible approach, using blended learning methods that combine face-to-face and online activities including a practical element undertaken in acute and primary health and social care settings.

Inter-professional learning opportunities are integrated into the curriculum involving students from different healthcare disciplines and engagement with service users and carers through simulation and interactive activities.

During the programme, you’ll learn to care for individuals with acute and long-term mental health conditions underpinned by evidence and research-based methodologies essential for health promotion and disease prevention. The majority of the clinical practice component will occur within the NHS.

The NHS Values (The NHS values | Health Careers) are shaped by patients and the public and staff have helped develop this expression of values that inspire passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. Individual organisations will develop and build upon these values, tailoring them to their local needs.

The NHS values provide common ground for collaboration and co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels within the NHS.

As a nursing student, you may be entitled to receive at least £5,000 a year which you don't need to pay back. See the UK government website for more information (NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF) | NHSBSA).

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of mental health nursing? Imagine harnessing your passion to tackle global health challenges and making a real difference in people’s lives. As a postgraduate student in mental health nursing, you’ll be at the forefront of innovative care, equipped to lead and navigate the complexities of modern healthcare.

This path promises not only a rewarding career but also a chance to grow both personally and professionally, opening doors to endless opportunities and making a lasting impact on the world. Are you ready to take the leap?

The Registered Nurse (Mental Health) MSc programme leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It is a 2-year pre-registration programme beginning in September 2025 and comprises of 50% theory and 50% practical distribution.

As students you’ll be self-directed learners supported by academics and clinical practice staff to develop your practical and theoretical knowledge in preparation for entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register.

The programme delivers a learner-centred and flexible approach, using blended learning methods that combine face-to-face and online activities including a practical element undertaken in acute and primary health and social care settings.

Inter-professional learning opportunities are integrated into the curriculum involving students from different healthcare disciplines and engagement with service users and carers through simulation and interactive activities.

During the programme, you’ll learn to care for individuals with acute and long-term mental health conditions underpinned by evidence and research-based methodologies essential for health promotion and disease prevention. The majority of the clinical practice component will occur within the NHS.

The NHS Values (The NHS values | Health Careers) are shaped by patients and the public and staff have helped develop this expression of values that inspire passion in the NHS and that should underpin everything it does. Individual organisations will develop and build upon these values, tailoring them to their local needs.

The NHS values provide common ground for collaboration and co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels within the NHS.

As a nursing student, you may be entitled to receive at least £5,000 a year which you don't need to pay back. See the UK government website for more information (NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF) | NHSBSA).

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Admission Requirements

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Bachelor (Honours) Degree - 2:2 or above in any subject (Nursing degree acceptable as long as applying for a different pathway)

GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 (or equivalent)

For all national and international applications, as a condition of entry onto the programme, you will be required to make a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) claim. This will be in the form of a brief portfolio which demonstrates theoretical and practical knowledge that is relevant to the MSc Registered Nurse programme. You will need to evidence at least 500 hours of practical experience in a health or social care environment prior to submitting your RPL claim. You will be provided with full support from the programme team and detailed guidance notes to assist you with your claim.

17 Jul 2026
2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
24,795 GBP

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