Edinburgh Napier University

MSc Nursing (Pre-registration) Mental Health

Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

This full time two-year MSc Nursing (Pre-registration) programme is for graduates from any discipline who meet the necessary entry criteria to study and work in the UK. During this programme, you will learn in a variety of practice settings, and study contemporary evidence-based nursing modules. To facilitate a breadth of authentic educational experiences, you will learn with inter-professional health and social care teams, and from people accessing health and social care support.

You will become a life-long learner; a critical thinker who supports and influences the highest quality evidence base and provides exceptional person-centred care. You will enter the nursing profession as a confident, proficient and autonomous practitioner, with a strong understanding of current health and social care environments. You will have the skills to lead, innovate and influence future provision to effectively meet the needs of people.

The School of Health and Social Care is based at our Sighthill Campus in the city of Edinburgh. Typical entry point to this course is in January. Please enquire for more information.

We are currently preparing for our first round of selection. Due to the l imited number of places, we recommend applying as soon as possible. If you would like to be considered for this round, please apply by 22 June 2026.

For the MSc Nursing Programmes, we cannot consider applicants who will require a Student Route visa or those currently employed by a non-NHS employer on the Sk

Key highlights

  • Open to graduates from any degree discipline
  • Learning across a variety of clinical practice settings
  • Contemporary evidence-based nursing modules throughout
  • Learn alongside inter-professional health and social care teams
  • Learning from people accessing health and social care support
  • Shortened two-year route to nursing via recognised prior learning

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • Additional condition: portfolio — …found to be eligible, you will then be asked to complete a pre-entry portfolio of approximately 2800 words to provide evidence of your relevant prior learning and experience related to the role of a nurs…

Scholarships

  • Harilela Scholarship

    Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.

    Up to £2,500
  • June Scholarship

    We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Community Mental Health Nurse
  • Inpatient Mental Health Staff Nurse
  • Crisis Team Nurse
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £18,220

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 Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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