
MA Nursing Mental Health
Course overview
This two-year full-time MA Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of Salford offers an accelerated route for graduates to acquire professional registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It aims to prepare registered nurses who are equipped with firm leadership, management, and research skills to initiate change within the mental healthcare sector.
The MA Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of Salford curriculum is split between 50% theoretical study and 50% clinical practice placement in North Wales. Teaching uses group work, online seminars, and in-person sessions, focusing on engagement and assessment skills to plan and deliver compassionate, high-quality care across a person's lifespan.
Entry requirements
Candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they state their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the choice to upload their CVs along with their applications to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants are expected to have at least a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) in a health, life science, or social science subject, completed in the last five years.
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Additionally, applicants must be able to show that they have undertaken 700 hours of healthcare-related experience, which can be connected to the NMC's core competencies for nursing progression.
English Language Requirements:
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In addition to the degree, this NMC needs all applicants to provide evidence of communication and numeracy skills, demonstrated by a GCSE grade C/4 or above in both English (or Welsh first language) and Mathematics/Numeracy, or a formally approved alternative qualification.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Loyalty Discount
Tuition fees could be discounted by 20%
Up to 20% of fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MA Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of Salford are eligible to register with the NMC and pursue roles such as:
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Registered Mental Health Nurse
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Community Psychiatric Nurse
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Psychiatric Liaison Nurse
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Advanced Nurse Practitioner (with further training)
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Mental Health Service Manager
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students starting the MA Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of Salford is £21,000. This tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university’s online application portal. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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