Mental Health Nursing (Taught)

Overview

Help change lives for the better and improve the patient experience on this MN Mental Health Nursing degree.

Designed in partnership with local NHS Trusts, you'll gain real-life healthcare experience in a variety of settings, including community practices and hospitals.

Once you graduate, you'll have the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to provide high-quality patient care and become a registered Mental Health Nurse.

Course highlights

• Gain clinical expertise from registered nurses within the mental health field

• Practise clinical skills and nursing scenarios with simulated patients and actors in our realistic Centre for Simulation in Health and Care

• Develop practical skills on clinical placements in local communities and hospital environments

• Develop the skills you need to lead change in healthcare and improve patient outcomes

Careers and opportunities
Careers this Master’s prepares you for

When you graduate from the MN Mental Health Nursing degree course, you'll have the knowledge and practical skills to work across the healthcare field locally and nationally, while leading the way in innovation and patient care.

Once you become a newly registered mental health nurse, you'll be ready to take on a hugely important role in our healthcare system, with opportunities to work in a variety of nursing roles in primary, secondary and community health care.

Graduates of this course could work in:

• Charity and aid work

• Nurse education and mentoring in practice or in higher education settings

• Healthcare management in ward manager or lead nurse roles

• Research nursing

After you graduate, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.
 
We design modules that have:
 
• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year
• Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams
• Career-enhancing opportunities such as placements, live projects, enterprise and volunteering
 
For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit the link to the course page.

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/mn-adult-nursing#modules

Assessment

You'll be assessed through:

essays, reports, case studies and reflective accounts
clinical practice assessments including portfolios and simulation
tests and examinations
presentations and scientific posters
online learning activities

You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.

You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.