MSc Nursing Mental Health

The MSc Nursing (Mental Health) from Liverpool John Moores University trains students to build healing relationships, promote patient involvement in decisions, and address the psychological, physical and social needs of patients. Students will gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to independently address various mental health needs across the lifespan. The course prepares them to analyse, develop, and deliver effective care to individuals, focusing on mental health and wellbeing and their physiological and social needs.

Throughout the course, students will develop skills in person-centred care coordination, decision-making, leadership, and mentoring. It prepares them to be accountable professionals, work effectively in teams, and demonstrate leadership through relationship management and emotional intelligence.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers various academic programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, degree apprenticeships, and continuing professional development courses. The university is committed to supporting its students and guiding them with fees and funding, as well as providing information on its research areas. LJMU has established international partnerships and collaborates with businesses. The institution also offers programmes in different fields, including medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying for the course and providing relevant information about their academic background. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to include their CV with their application to highlight their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are expected to hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or equivalent qualifications.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent qualifications such as TOEFL and PTE.

For international students enrolling in the MSc Nursing (Mental Health) at John Moores University, the tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic session is £18,250.

John Moores University provides a range of undergraduate scholarships for international students. If you are self-funding your studies and classified as an international student, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship worth up to £4,000. To qualify, you must accept your offer, meet all academic requirements, and show that you have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses and other costs.

Graduates of the MSc Nursing (Mental Health) from John Moores University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Mental Health Nurse
• Community Psychiatric Nurse 
• Crisis Intervention Nurse
• Forensic Mental Health Nurse
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

If you would like help with your application, you can talk to our trained advisors. They can offer advice on how to make a strong application and ensure it meets the course requirements.