MSci Adult and Mental Health Nursing
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027 The typical requirement for this course is 112-136 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with: Applicants will also need English Language and Mathematics at GCSE grade 4/C or above or an equivalent qualification. For example, Functional/Key Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy. Alternatively, we welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations to the value of 112 UCAS points. Typical other routes include: Wherever possible, candidates are encouraged to gain practical work experience in a care setting prior to undertaking the programme. Additional requirements: All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview hosted online. This will include a series of short, value-based questions, tasks or scenarios. Admission is subject to occupational health clearance and a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring lists. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
About this course
MSci in Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons), an integrated masters programme leading to dual NMC registration as a Registered Nurse in Adult and Mental Health Nursing. Core topics include clinical skills. The course spans four years with 50% of time spent on placement in hospitals, the community, and simulation labs. An independent study module offers a supervised literature review, and a national or international elective is available at the end of Year 2.
Modules
- Applied Life Sciences for Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Nursing
- Practice Assessment Module 1
- Public Health
- Adult Nursing 1
- Evidence-Based Healthcare for Nursing Practice
- Nursing Assessment in Mental Health Nursing
- Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Practice Assessment Module 2
- Option Module
- Adult Nursing 2
- Collaborative Recovery Focused Psychological Interventions in Mental Health Nursing
- Complex Care for Adult Nursing
- Leading Care for Nursing
- Practice Assessment Module 3
- Becoming a Registrant
- Complex Care for Mental Health Nursing
- Independent Study Module
- Practice Assessment Module 3