University of Leicester

Nursing with Leadership Dual Field (Mental Health and Adult Nursing) MSci

University of LeicesterLeicester, Campus-based

Course overview

Important: This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and fully reflects the NMC (2018) Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Programmes and Standards of Proficiency for Nursing from September 2021 entry. Details on this page describe the course as studied by all intakes of student nurses from September 2021. Please note: This programme is currently under review as part of the University's ongoing curriculum enhancement process.

The information on this webpage reflects the current structure and content of the programme. Any future changes will be communicated to applicants and offer holders once confirmed. The NHS needs nurses, nurses work in teams - and those teams need effective leadership.

We are the original UK university offering a pre-registration nursing degree with an integrated leadership component. Our unique degrees, led by the School of Healthcare, draw on the experience and expertise of more than 40 years of health education at the University of Leicester, partnerships with regional NHS trusts, as well as the expertise of our School of Business. The four leadership modules, which are an integrated component of the programme, will enable you to develop your own leadership knowledge and skills.

As part of the leadership modules, you will develop a leadership portfolio that will be part of your long-term career map - underpinning your accelerated career trajectory. You will prepare for professional practice, focussing on the knowledge and skills required for lifelong learning and professional practice, including specific interview preparation, presentation skills and numeric skills. While at Leicester, you will study and work alongside other healthcare students in our superb facilities, which include a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Unit with high-tech simulated mannequins to enable you to practise procedures in a safe environment.

You'll even have lectures in Leicester Medical School's anatomy dissection room. However, practical rea

Key highlights

  • Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for pre-registration nursing
  • Four integrated leadership modules drawing on School of Business expertise
  • Build a leadership portfolio to support your long-term career map
  • Partnerships with regional NHS trusts
  • Clinical Skills Unit with high-tech simulated mannequins for safe practice
  • Lectures held in the Medical School's anatomy dissection room

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — to include to include one science from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • BTEC: DDD — to include in Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, Health
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — Grades H2, H3, H3, H3, H3, which must include a science subject (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology
  • Access to HE Diploma — Healthcare or Science based Diploma at Level 3: 60 credits overall, including 15 credits in topics relating to Human Biology, Anatomy or Physiology
  • Degree: 2:1 — Graduate entry: Honours degree in a relevant subject at 2:1 (or international equivalent) Armed Forces into Allied Health: Please contact our Admissions Tutors for an advisory consultation.
  • T-level: Merit — to include in either - Health (with an Occu

Scholarships

  • Chancellor’s International Scholarship

    This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.

    Up to £3,000

  • Choral Scholarships at Leicester Cathedral

    Leicester Cathedral offers three Choral Scholarships of £1,000 each year to University of Leicester students (undergraduates or postgraduates).

    Up to £1,000

  • Family Loyalty Discount

    10% discount on the tuition fee for each year of your course.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • International Citizens of Change Scholarship

    A £10,000 tuition fee discount will be awarded to 10 undergraduate international fee-paying students starting an undergraduate programme in September 2026 for each year of their course for up to three years.

    Up to £10,000

  • International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    This merit-based scholarship, worth £5,000 per year, is offered to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester who achieve or exceed the academic grades outlined.

  • International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

  • Music Scholarship

    Music Scholarships of £500 are available for the academic year to cover the cost of music lessons for student musicians who are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.

    Up to £500

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Each Sanctuary Scholarship consists of a tuition fee waiver, and a support package to be confirmed following assessment with our Welfare Service.

  • Sports Scholarships - The Talented Athlete Award

    Financial contribution on agreed items up to £500 (e.g., travel expenses, equipment, specialist coaching, nutritional advice).

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Registered Nurse (Adult)
  • Community Mental Health Nurse
  • Ward Sister or Charge Nurse
  • Nurse Team Leader

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £9,790; £10,050

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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