Nursing (Mental Health)

Entry requirements

This MSc course is pre-registration only. It is not suitable for registered nurses.

This programme is open to graduates with a 2:2 honours degree or above and a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English/Welsh.

You will be required to demonstrate the achievement of 750 hours of relevant clinical practice, working in health related environments, such as care homes, hospitals, community or homecare.

If your first language is not English you will need an IELTS score of 7.0.

Any offer made is conditional, subject to:

- Evidence of recent study (within the last five years)

- Satisfactory academic and character references

- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, or an approved equivalent.

- Occupational Health clearance

Months of entry

September

Course content

If you are a graduate working in a healthcare setting and looking to take your career to the next level, our MSc in Mental Health Nursing is for you.

Designed for non-registered healthcare practitioners, this two-year Master’s degree course will give you the skills and experience to launch a rewarding career in this essential profession.

You will learn about the holistic needs of people from early adulthood until old age and develop the professional skills to provide high quality nursing care in in a range of clinical and community settings.

As you progress, you will develop the skills to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based care to promote the health and wellbeing of adults with acute and chronic conditions.

Information for international students

Since its foundation in 1920, Swansea University has embraced opportunities to think globally. The vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures on campus greatly enriches our learning and teaching environment. We understand the type of support our international students need to help them settle into student life in a new country.

Fees and funding

Each year, the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership commissions a number of fully funded places for this programme. To receive this funding, students will have to commit to working in Wales for 18month following the completion of their course. Should students be unable to make this commitment, standard tuition fees will apply.