Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) Master of Science - MSc (UG)

Why study this course?

Our Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) MSci gives you the opportunity to qualify in two fields of nursing through a single integrated master's degree. By combining adult and mental health nursing, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to provide holistic, person-centred care that reflects the growing need for nurses who can support both physical and mental health. 

On this course, you'll: 

* Qualify in two fields of nursing, becoming eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as both an Adult Nurse and a Mental Health Nurse 


* Develop a deeper understanding of health and wellbeing, exploring the biological, psychological and social factors that influence people's lives and experiences of healthcare 


* Acquire the knowledge and confidence to challenge health inequalities and provide inclusive, compassionate care for diverse communities 


* Take on real-world scenarios in our skills and simulation suite, which has hospital wards, intensive care units and home environments 


* Build the clinical, leadership and communication skills needed to practise safely, ethically and effectively in contemporary healthcare 

More about this course

This integrated master's degree combines undergraduate and postgraduate study, bringing together the strengths of our established adult nursing and mental health nursing courses within a single programme. It prepares you to meet the changing needs of healthcare by developing the knowledge, skills and professional values required to care for people with both physical and mental health needs throughout their lives. 

You'll study how physical and mental health interact across the lifespan, exploring subjects including physiology, pharmacology, neurobiology, psychology and sociology alongside person-centred nursing care. You'll learn how to support people living with acute illness, long-term conditions, rehabilitation needs and end-of-life care, while developing an understanding of how social circumstances and health inequalities influence wellbeing and access to care. 

Learning takes place through a combination of university teaching, simulation and extensive practice placements. As a nursing student at London Met, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of real-world health and care settings. Our diverse placement opportunities across London and the south east reflect current health and social care priorities, preparing you to work confidently across organisations, adapt to different environments and embrace new and emerging ways of working. 

You may undertake placements in traditional NHS acute hospital settings, as well as in private, voluntary and third‑sector organisations – including opportunities delivered online. We also have strong partnerships with care homes, mental health providers and public health organisations, giving you access to varied and meaningful learning experiences that reflect the realities of contemporary practice. 

Throughout the course, you'll be supported by experienced academics and practice partners with expertise across adult nursing, mental health nursing and a wide range of healthcare specialisms. Together, they'll help you develop the resilience, professionalism and clinical confidence needed for a successful nursing career. 

On successful completion of the course, you'll be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse in both adult and mental health nursing. As a dual-registered nurse, you'll be well placed to pursue careers across hospitals, community services, primary care and specialist healthcare settings, with opportunities to work in roles that integrate physical and mental healthcare.