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Universities United Kingdom University of Leicester Courses MSci Nursing with Leadership Dual Registration Mental Health and Adult

MSci Nursing with Leadership Dual Registration Mental Health and Adult

University of Leicester

Leicester, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 23,000
Country Rank#23
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

Important: This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and fully reflects the NMC (2018) Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Programmes and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing from September 2021 entry. Details on this page describe the course as studied by all intakes of student nurses from September 2021.

The NHS needs nurses, nurses work in teams - and those teams need effective leadership. We are the only UK university offering a pre-registration nursing degree with an integrated leadership component.

Our unique degrees draw on the experience and expertise of more than 40 years of health education at the University of Leicester, a partnership with the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT), as well as the expertise of our School of Business.

The four leadership modules, which are an integrated component of the programme, will enable you to develop your own leadership knowledge and skills. As part of the leadership modules, you will develop a leadership portfolio that will be part of your long-term career map - underpinning your accelerated career trajectory. You will prepare for professional practice, focussing on the knowledge and skills required for lifelong learning and professional practice, including specific interview preparation, presentation skills and numeric skills.

While at Leicester, you will study and work alongside other healthcare students in our superb facilities, which include a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Unit with high-tech simulated mannequins to enable you to practise procedures in a safe environment. You'll even have lectures in Leicester Medical School's anatomy dissection room.

However, practical real-world experience is a vital part of training. You will spend at least 50% of your time on nursing placements, working alongside experienced nurses and the multidisciplinary team. Through these clinical placements, you will develop skills that enable you to act compassionately and professionally in a wide variety of clinical situations.

Students on this course are eligible for a grant of at least £5,000 a year, which you do not need to pay back.

This course is part of the Armed Forces into Allied Health project, which recognises the qualifications, skills and experience of ex-armed forces personnel.

Two pathways

These are dual registration, undergraduate masters degrees. This means you can choose to study mental health and adult nursing or mental health and children’s nursing.

This degree lasts four years, at the end of which you will have the security of employment opportunities in the local NHS.

Course Content
Year 1
The first year of the course introduces fundamental knowledge required to be a nurse and a leader of the profession. The first year of the course, which is common to both our nursing degrees, introduces fundamental knowledge required to be a nurse and a leader of the profession. You will gain knowledge and skills that are key to nursing care which will underpin your learning in years two, three and four. You will be introduced to both core theory and clinical skills.

Modules
- Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Developing Proficiency 1 and 2
- Professional Development 1
- Leading the self: Leadership 1
- Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing Practice
- Fundamentals of Evidence Based Practice
- Psycho-social Concepts of Public Health, Health Promotion and Health Protection
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Year 2
During the second year you will undertake modules that specifically address the provision of safe and compassionate nursing care of both mental health and your chosen physical field of nursing (adult). Year two of the programme focusses on assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of care. Your knowledge will be complemented by clinical placements, a focus on leadership and inter-professional learning experiences.

Modules
- Developing Proficiency 3 and 4
- Leading the team: Leadership 2
- Holistic Assessment and Recognition of Health and Social Care in Adult Nursing
- Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Mental Health Assessment and Practice
- Appraising the Evidence in Healthcare Practice
- Treatment and Therapeutic Interventions in Mental Health
- Planning, Intervention and Evaluation of Care with a Focus on Older People
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Year 3
In year three you will build upon the foundations from the previous two years, and study more complex theory and application to nursing practice (e.g. pharmacology and medicines management, complex and long-term conditions). You will have the opportunity to undertake a short elective / internship placement that can embrace all aspects of nursing leadership roles; e.g. in clinical practice, education and research departments where you can work alongside effective role models and be nurtured in developing your leadership potential. Alternatively you may choose to study abroad for the elective opportunity.

Modules
- Developing Proficiency 5 and 6
- Leading in organisations: Leadership 3
- Pharmacology and Medicines Management Applied to Nursing Practice
- Professional Development Internship/Elective
- Specialist Care in Mental Health Practice
- Developing Evidence Based Practice
- Management of Complex and Long-term Conditions in Adult Nursing
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Year 4
In your final year, you will prepare for clinical practice as a registered nurse, including interview skills. You will explore professional, legal and ethical challenges in clinical practice and complete the final leadership module. You will also undertake a project working alongside an academic supervisor who will guide you through a topic of your interest.

Modules
- Developing Proficiency 7 and 8
- Professional, Ethical and Legal Challenges in Nursing
- Leading the management of change: Leadership 4
- Dissertation/report Applied to Professional Practice
- Management of Complex and Long-term Conditions in Mental Health
- Preparation for Professional Practice
Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.
Entry Requirement
- A-levels: BBB, to include one science from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives not accepted.
- GCSE: Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4. Functional Skills are not accepted.
- BTEC: DDD in Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care, Health Studies or Applied Science (including Medical or Forensic streams).
- International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 28 points including grade 6 in HL Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. Minimum of 3 in HL Maths, or 4 in SL Maths, or 5 in SL Maths Studies. Minimum of 4 in English at SL or HL.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2, H3, H3, H3, H3, which must include a science subject (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology). Minimum of O4/H4 in English Language and Maths.
- Access to HE: Healthcare or Science based Diploma at Level 3: 60 credits overall, including 15 credits in topics relating to Human Biology, Anatomy or Physiology. Of the Level 3 credits, at least 30 at distinction and 15 at merit.
- Graduate entry: Honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:1 (or international equivalent)
- Armed Forces into Allied Health: Please contact our Admissions Tutors for an advisory consultation. More information about the AFIAH project.
Selection procedure
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including academic achievement. Suitable applicants will be invited for a values based Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). Your capability for digital and technological literacy is tested through submitting your application via UCAS and a further opportunity during the MMIs.

Health Requirements
The interview process is undertaken without consideration of any health or special circumstances. However, if you are made an offer and you accept, you will be required to complete a Health Screening Questionnaire (Word, 48kb). You may be contacted by the University's Occupational Health team if it is deemed appropriate.

English Language Requirements
IELTS 7.0 (a minimum score of at least 6.5 in writing and at least 7 in all other components): as required by the NMC regulatory body.

International Qualifications
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Fees & Scholarships
UK Students

Starting in 2022
- £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years.
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

International Students

Starting in 2022
- £23,000 per year
You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).
Career Prospect
This course will develop key employability skills that are important to leadership positions in healthcare, including:
- Leadership and management
- Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
- Entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity
- Evidence based decision making
- Change management
- Team working
At the point of registration, it is expected that you will have the ability to practise autonomously and will be able to progress to specialist nursing roles in adult, child health or mental health.

You’ll also graduate with a clear plan to accelerate your career. You will start employment within the NHS at Band 5 and it is anticipated that, with support from your educators in practice, you will be able to use your leadership education and skills to fast-track into key NHS leadership roles.

If you aspire towards a career in academia or research, secondments to the university setting to engage with the education of students or assist with project work is also a possible career option.

Cost Of Studying At University of Leicester

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250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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