Mental Health Nursing

Mental Health Nursing from Bournemouth University is open to applicants with a first-degree or a higher degree, making use of the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s (NMC) provision for prior learning to achieve professional registration as a nurse via a two-year postgraduate level course.

Mental Health Nursing from Bournemouth University permit prior learning, in any subject, to be recognised where it meets course outcomes and requirements - applicants will need to demonstrate this in an entry portfolio.Blending theory with real-world experience, this course helps you develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to register and practice as a registered mental health nurse.

Key Facts

You will complete dedicated study at Master’s level to achieve a postgraduate qualification, with a focus on research skills and leadership

50% of the course is spent in practice placements to gain practical mental health nursing experience in various healthcare environments such as care homes, private clinics to community nursing teams

Newly built skills facilities include simulated community home settings and hospital wards, allowing you to learn and practice safely

Our annual Careers Fair has numerous healthcare exhibitors in attendance, helping you to gain employment as a registered nurse on completion of the course. 

Careers

• Lecturer Practitioner

• Specialist Practitioner

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner

• Consultant Nurse

• Academic Lecturer

• Academic Researcher

Courses include:

• Team Working for Service Improvement

• Making Change Through Clinical Leadership Management

• Critical Health Care Sciences

• Therapeutic Communications and Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice

• Critical Analysis of Caring for People with Complex Health Care Needs

• Principles of Enquiry and Evidence-Based Practice in Health & Social Care

• Nursing Practice and Nursing Skills