MNurs Nursing (Adult and Mental Health)
About this course
MNurs in MNurs Nursing (Adult and Mental Health), a nursing (adult) and nursing (mental health) degree centred on adult and mental health nursing practice. Core topics include Accounting, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing. This four-year integrated Masters degree is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and includes clinical placements in specialist facilities. The first year covers foundational principles through modules such as Foundations of Communication and Professionalism, Fundamental Skills and Procedures for Nursing, and Applied Health Science for Nursing Across the Lifespan. The second year addresses patient safety and professional development via Supporting a Patient Safety Culture in Nursing, Supporting Learning and Professional Development in Nursing, and Assessing and Planning Care Across the Lifespan. The third year shifts towards adult care with modules including Clinical Decision Making in the Acutely Unwell Adult, Personalised Care and Public Health in Adult Nursing, and Managing the Care of Adults with Complex Care Needs. The final year focuses on mental health nursing through Assessment in Mental Health Nursing, Developing Approaches to Planning Care in Mental Health Nursing, and Therapeutic Interventions in Mental Health Nursing.
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Entry requirements
120-104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. Applicants for whom English is not their first language and who are unable to provide evidence of being taught and examined through the medium of English are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This can be via an Occupational English Test with a grade of C+ in writing and B in the reading, listening and speaking sections or an English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of 7.0 and at least a 6.5 in the writing section and at least a 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking sections. To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required. UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Access to HE Diplomas are accepted. UCAS Tariff points acquired from the International Baccalaureate Certificate are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted. UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted. All applicants to Nursing programmes holding the Access to Higher Education qualification will also require Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy unless you already hold GCSE grade C in Maths and English. The NMC permits ARU to consider Accreditation for Prior Course or Experiential Learning for up to 50% of the BSc (Hons) Nursing course. If you have undertaken relevant prior study you can apply for this to be considered. Evidence of your previous study (listed below) will be required to assist in the mapping of your previous study to our course. Our team will review this & advise at which point of the course you would be eligible for entry. Please apply through UCAS for Advanced Entry, by selecting Year 2. Evidence required for consideration is as follows: 1. Your reasons for leaving your previous course. Evidenced in your personal statement. 2. Transcript and module information. 3. A reference from your previous course tutor. 4. Official confirmation of practice hours completed. If you are already a registered nurse and wish to apply to study a different field of nursing, the NMC will permit accreditation for prior learning for more than 50% (though under
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 64%
- Organisation and management: 25%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 89%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 2%
- Veterinary nurses: 2%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 71%
- London: 12%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 30%
- Access course: 30%
- A degree: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Into ARU
- Foundations of Communication and Professionalism
- Fundamental Skills and Procedures for Nursing
- Applied Health Science for Nursing Across the Lifespan
- Epidemiology, Inequality, and Health Promotion for Nursing Across the Lifespan
- Contemporary Nursing Practice 1
- Supporting a Patient Safety Culture in Nursing
- Supporting Learning and Professional Development in Nursing
- Contemporary Nursing Practice 2
- Assessing and Planning Care Across the Lifespan
- Coordinating and Leading Integrated Care in Interprofessional Settings
- Clinical Decision Making in the Acutely Unwell Adult
- Personalised Care and Public Health in Adult Nursing
- Contemporary Adult Nursing Practice 3
- Leading and Managing Quality Care in Adult Nursing
- Managing the Care of Adults with Complex Care Needs
- Assessment in Mental Health Nursing
- Developing Approaches to Planning Care in Mental Health Nursing
- Contemporary Mental Health Nursing Practice 4
- Reviewing and Evaluating in Mental Health Nursing Care
- Therapeutic Interventions in Mental Health Nursing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MNurs Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £48,000. The £39,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of MNurs Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MNurs Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MNurs Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is MNurs Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult). Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
How many students continue on MNurs Nursing (Adult and Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.