MSc Mental Health Nursing

Buckinghamshire New University · High Wycombe, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

This programme provides advanced training in mental health care, covering psychiatric nursing, psychopharmacology, therapeutic communication, and community mental health interventions. Students develop skills in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and recovery-oriented care approaches. Graduates work in psychiatric hospitals, community mental health centres, addiction treatment facilities, and social care services.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £16,280/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £16,280/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: January / September

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Typically a minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant field; applicants without the standard entry qualification may be considered with relevant professional experience (APL/RPL process). Interviews for health programmes; DBS checks for nursing/social work.

Required documents

Online application via course page Apply Now; Degree certificate and transcripts; Personal statement; English language certificate (if applicable); References (course-dependent); Passport/visa documents; DBS check for health/social work courses (post-offer)

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration2 years
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyFaculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Official university

Buckinghamshire New University

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£32,560	—	needs the fee

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