Nursing Mental Health

You need a first degree recognised in the UK at 2:2 or above.

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SCREENING: You must undertake occupational health screening to determine your suitability to undertake the course. This will be provided by the University free of charge. IMMUNISATIONS: You must undertake a programme of immunisations as required by the Department of Health and meet the immunisation and immunity requirements of placement providers. This will be provided by the University free of charge.

Interview

If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to an online interview. To confirm your identity on the day please bring a valid form of photo ID with you, preferably a passport or photo driving licence. View our interview guidance to ensure you understand the interviews process and how you can prepare for this: https://www.shu.ac.uk/campaigns/guidance-for-health-and-social-care-selection-events

Other

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Usually nurse education lasts three years. However, completion of your first degree and relevant health or social care experience within the last five years allows you to 'credit against' the first year of nurse education. A condition of starting a place on the MSc Nursing programme is a submission of evidence of how your first degree and prior experience relates to nursing. The evidence will demonstrate that you meet the same standard of a student nurse completing their first year of the nursing programme. Your RPL will include a written narrative about your knowledge and experience against the 7 NMC Platforms, with the use of supporting literature and the completion of a total of 600 hours worked in a relevant health or social care setting. Guidance and support will be offered on how to complete your RPL following a successful interview.