Course summary
Mental health concerns – from identity issues to substance abuse, isolation to adverse childhood experiences – and demand for services, has increased in recent years. And in a world where the stigma around mental health persists, the need for dedicated and empathetic mental health nurses has never been more evident. Whatever your academic or professional background, learn from our internationally renowned clinicians, researchers and academics and prepare to be a leader in healthcare. We’ll teach you skills for evidence-based practice, problem-solving, and collaborative working to meet the changing needs of the healthcare system. You’ll receive support from your academic adviser, be inspired by guest lecturers, hear lived experiences, and access our state-of-the-art simulation suite. Not only that, but you’ll build competence through a range of mental health placements across Oxfordshire and beyond. By the end, you’ll be able to contribute significantly to high-quality client care, deliver nursing interventions, and apply your knowledge to real-life situations.
Modules
Compulsory modules Preparation for Academic and Professional Learning Foundations of Nursing Practice Bioscience for Nursing practice Mental Health and Wellbeing Clinical Practice Experience 1 (Mental Health) Advanced Research Design This module equips you with the skills to find, appraise and utilise research, as well as plan and design a piece of research work. It prepares you to define a suitable research question and to use this as a basis for identifying appropriate research methodologies for a small-scale research project or dissertation. Enhacing Therapeutic Relationships Assessing and Planning Mental Health Nursing Care Promoting Health in Mental Health Nursing Practice Clinical practice Experience 2 (Mental Health) This module gives you the opportunity to build upon and acquire new knowledge and skills for clinical practice that will further explore ethical concepts and professional standards to support the care and self/family management of people within varied clinical settings. Nursing Care of People with Complex Mental Health Needs Consolidation of Mental Health Nursing Practice Clinical Practice Experince 3 (Mental Health) Dissertation This module draws together and enhances your ability to utilise the knowledge, understanding and skills developed previously across the whole programme, in a piece of investigative or literature-based research or a service improvement project. Placement The Nursing and Midwifery Council mandates that all pre-registration nursing programmes must consist of at least 4,600 hours of student effort split 50/50 between theory and practice. This means that all students will be required to complete two unpaid practice placements per year amounting to approximately 770 hours of practice per year and must achieve 2,300 hours of practice (including some simulation based education) over the three years of the programme. Each year, you will have 'hub' placements in hospital or community settings as well as shorter related 'spoke' placements. On your 'hub' placements, you will become part of the clinical team and gain valuable insights into the functioning of practice areas and nursing career opportunities. Our students highly rate this placement approach, as it helps them feel more confident and competent as the year progresses.
Assessment method
We will assess you with a variety of methods, such as:
- reflective essays
- presentations
- clinical examinations
- multi-choice examinations
- neighbourhood study
- case studies.
How to apply
International applicants
For applicants whose first language is not English, an Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.5 in Reading and Writing, and 6.0 in Listening and Speaking) is required. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
3- year MSc Honours degree 2.2 or above (or equivalent), preferably in a health/science related subject. Non-health related degrees will be considered. - GCSE Maths, Science and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent - One recent academic reference - Successful performance in the selection process (including an individual interview) Please also see the University's general entry requirements. Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £17100 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17100 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP