Nursing (Mental Health) MSc

Why study Nursing (Mental Health) at Liverpool John Moores University?
• Join our two-year degree to qualify as a Registered Mental Health Nurse.



• Designed for Level 6 graduates in any field, with approximately six months care or health experience.



- £6,000 per year NHS Training Grant as standard for Mental Health Nursing students living in England, Wales and Northern Ireland plus another £2,000 for students with dependent children (eligibility criteria apply).


• Learn in professional-standard clinical simulation suites.



• Fantastic placements across a range of clinical and civic service areas.



About this course
The MSc Nursing with Registered Status programme will prepare you for the complex, demanding, and rewarding arena of mental health nursing. This programme supports you to become a proficient, safe and accountable practitioner, who can deliver person-centred, evidence based and effective care.

The programme is a full time programme delivered across two years.

Year 1 of the programme consists of 4 modules totalling 90 credits, building upon the healthcare experience that you already have. You will embed the theoretical understanding of contemporary nursing practice alongside development of complex nursing skills within clinical practice. You will further develop knowledge of evidence based practice and begin to explore the role of research within nursing.

Year 2 of the programme also consists of 4 modules totalling 90 credits, enabling you to develop skills as an emerging autonomous practitioner with a deep theoretical and practical understanding of the complexities of nursing care and how nurses can support, empower and advocate for the best interests of patients.