About Mental Health Nursing in University of West of Scotland
OVERVIEW
Our MSc Mental Health Nursing (Pre-registration) is an exciting, innovative two year pre-registration Adult Nursing course. It is the first of its kind in Scotland that is underpinned by Masters' level education. This will enable you to become a highly educated nurse with longer term potential for roles in areas such as
- management
- leadership
- consultancy
- educational
- research
Our course will also prepare you for professional registration, with key components including the delivery of:
- person-centred care
- compassionate care
- values-based care
- patient safety agenda
- professional legal and ethical issues
Professional Approval and Accreditation
Our course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Upon graduating you will be eligible to apply for professional registration within your specific field.
Placement Opportunities
Practice learning experiences are available in one of five West of Scotland health boards:
- NHS Ayrshire and Arran
- NHS Dumfries and Galloway
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- NHS Lanarkshire
- NHS Highland (Argyle & Bute)
as well as the NHS Golden Jubilee National Hospital and The State Hospital.
You will experience the 24*7 continuum of care which represents contemporary healthcare delivery, enhancing your clinical skills and integrating theory with practice.
COURSE DETAILS
Our MSc Mental Health Nursing course has three parts containing a mixture of theory and practice core modules. There are three 20 credit modules in Part 1 and 2 with Part 3 consisting of a 60 credit theory/practice dissertation module.
A recognised innovative feature of our course is the approach of clinical simulation used for skills demonstration, practice, and development throughout the course which allows you to practise skills in a safe, realistic environment.
Jobs
Upon graduation you will be fit-for-practice and will contribute to the leadership of a competent, dynamic workforce. You will be suitably equipped to secure employment within a range of healthcare areas.
Further Study
On completion of our course, you may wish to consider further study in a variety of academic and clinical pathways. The following are an example of some further study/progression routes that are available:-
- Master Degree by Research (MRes)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Professional Doctorate
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- MSc Mental Health & Education
- PG Cert Child Protection
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- TOEFL : 78
- PTE : An overall score of 54 with no element below 51
University of West of Scotland Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Graduate Job Rate |
96% |
| Major Investment |
£81 million (campus infrastructure) |
| Cost of Attendance |
About £17,000 |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Classroom and Online |
| Intake Months |
September and January |
University of the West of Scotland The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The annual tuition fee for a variety of courses are given below.
| Level of Study |
Non-EU Tuition Fee |
| UG Class based |
£12,000 |
| UG Lab based |
£14,000 |
| PG taught (Class based) |
£12,600 |
| PG Taught (Lab Based) |
£14,600 |
| PG Research (Class based) |
£12,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) |
£14,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) (CEPS) |
£15,900 |
