MSc in Mental Health Nursing

at Bangor University

Program structure

Year 1

• Engagement and assessment in mental health

• Legal & Ethical Concepts

• Planning and delivering humanised care in mental health

• Physiology & Pathophysiology

• Nursing Practice 1 PGD

Year 2

• Managing risk and complexity in mental health

• Lead, Innovate and Implement

• Clinical Decision Making & Evidence Based Practice

• Nursing Practice 2 PGD

To apply for the MSc Mental Health Nursing an applicant would normally have achieved a 2.2 honours degree in a health / life or social science related subject, within the last 5 years, and be able to demonstrate undertaken 700 hours of healthcare related experience which can be mapped to the NMC progression point one core competencies.  

In addition to the attainment of a suitable degree, the NMC require that all applicants must demonstrate evidence of communication and numeracy, and these must be demonstrated normally via GCSE at C or above in English or Welsh 1st language and Mathematics.

As this is a funded programme by the Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) international students will not be able to apply for this programme of study.

The NMC also require that evidence of ‘Good Health and Good Character’ be obtained, and in addition to the supportive reference to the application, the School has adopted the All Wales Good Character reference. Good Character is further assessed by way of a Full/Enhanced DBS report, and these are risk assessed by the partnership in accordance with the School’s policy. Good Health is assessed by the local Health Board’s Health at Work Unit, and students are monitored throughout the programme and supported where required.

Selection processes: 

• Completion of application – direct application with personal statement and references.

• Short listing from personal statement and reference against agreed criteria (to include numeracy and literacy at GCSE).

• Character references taken and reviewed.

• Formal interview with interactive group work activities and MMI.

• Numeracy / medication calculation

• Written essay on seen question – confidentiality and data protection.

• Enhanced DBS disclosure check.

• Occupational health review.

Selection events and processes will involve lecturers in Mental Health nursing, Health Board clinical staff, service user participants. Participants in the selection processes undergo training and support in diversity and equality as part of their professional development.

Tuition Fee Per Year

£ 16,750

Career opportunity

Students successfully completing the MSc Mental Health Nursing are able to register their professional status with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and seek employment as a registered nurse.

Employability rates are high in comparison to other graduates, given the professional competence and qualification in association with a degree. Career opportunities once employed as registered nurse are excellent and can lead to promotion opportunities in clinical practice/specialism, research or education.