Overview
About this programme
Regulated by The Nursing & Midwifery Council, our course will equip you for a career in Nursing within a diverse range of settings both in hospital, clinic and community environments and specialities. The Course has two routes:
- MSc Nursing Practice – Adult Nursing
- MSc Nursing Practice – Mental Health Nursing
On completing the course, you will be able to evidence and demonstrate the standards and competencies required for entitlement to registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. The course will enable you to develop the core skills, knowledge and values fundamental to Nursing practice. Learn more with this master of Nursing Practice (Mental Health) from Staffordshire University.
These Masters level pre-registration courses are available to graduates already holding a degree from any discipline, looking to gain a Nursing (either an Adult Nursing or Mental health Nursing) qualification and, eligibility for registration with a professional body in two years rather than three, providing an accelerated route into the profession. You will also be eligible to apply for the NHS bursary.
Teaching and learning are focused on a values based and person centred approach that considers wider determinants that impact on the lived experiences of those who require nursing care throughout the lifespan.The programme is mapped against the Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses (NMC 2018). These form the basis of the curriculum, which incorporates in total 2,300 hours of theory, and 2,300 hours of practice. The learning opportunities offered by the programme include:
- Practice learning experiences that extend over a wide geographic area offering a broad range of diverse environments to prepare you to practice in a variety of settings. Elective placement of your choice (5 week placement).
- Digital and enhanced technology will be used to embed learning opportunities throughout the course which may include role play, use of immersion suites, clinical simulation and use of high-fidelity mannequins. To enhance learning there are allocated & specific simulation weeks, allowing practice of skills safely in a controlled environment, before going into practice. This offers opportunities to replicate the challenges that Nursing professionals face in reality, meaning that you’ll be a highly employable graduate with all the skills you need to succeed.
- Human factors and health inequalities are key themes embedded throughout the curriculum along with opportunities for Interprofessional learning (IPE).
Programme Structure
Courses
- Human Factors, Risk, Decision Making And Uncertainty
- Mental Health Nursing In Practice 45,6
- Physical And Mental Health Assessment, Pathophysiology And Prescribing Preparation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Nursing Health Administration Health Sciences View 197 other Masters in Nursing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- All candidates must hold an Honours degree (Bachelor) at 2:2 or above.
- The following entry requirements apply to both UK and international applicants.
- All candidates must evidence 675 hours of practical experience (paid or unpaid) in a health care setting within the last five years which has been signed off by a UK-based current NMC registrant. You should have worked with this individual for a period of no less than 150 hours. This registrant should have also signed off your proficiencies detailed in the RPL portfolio.
- All candidates must produce evidence that is capable of being mapped to all Part 1 theory outcomes within your RPL portfolio. This includes recognition of your previous academic study and is equivalent to 500 of your theory hours.
- Candidates must have literacy and numeracy at level 2.
- Applicants who are not from the UK are required to have an English Qualification IELTs score of level 7 or above.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents19000 GBP / year≈ 19000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents10609 GBP / year≈ 10609 GBP / year
Living costs
Stoke-on-Trent
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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