Course summary
Our master’s degree allows you to undertake a Mental Health Nursing course which leads to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). As a mental health nurse you need to be able to show competence in nursing care across people's lifespan. With a particular focus on meeting the needs of people with mental health needs and their families and carers. The context of healthcare delivery is changing, so it's essential that you can work:
- flexibly
- inter-professionally
- and collaboratively.
Assessment method
Learning and assessment You will study a nursing curriculum which has been developed in partnership with: students clinical partners mentors service users carers. Your learning follows a 'spiral' design and is structured incrementally from one year to the next, with a specific focus for each year. In each year of the programme, you will have placements in your field of practice, with some taught content specific to your nursing field.
Entry requirements
Specific 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 | £16300 | 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 | £16300 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP