Mental Health Nursing in University of West of Scotland, UK

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

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