University of Chester

Pre-registration Mental Health Nursing MSc

University of ChesterWheeler, Chester

Course overview

The MSc Pre-registration Nursing course allows you to gain a professional nurse qualification and register with the NMC. The course provides you with the skills and knowledge to provide person-centred, compassionate care and is an exciting opportunity for graduates to undertake a professional qualification whilst studying for a Master’s degree.

Key highlights

  • Leads to a professional nurse qualification and NMC registration
  • Develops skills for person-centred, compassionate mental health care
  • Combines professional nursing qualification with a Master's degree
  • Designed for graduates seeking a career change into nursing

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — Home Students International Students 2:2 honours degree An honours degree (2:2) is required.
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics, English
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — You will also require a satisfactory DBS and occupational health report.
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — You will also require a satisfactory DBS and occupational health report.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Alumni Scholarship

    Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Community Mental Health Nurse
  • Crisis Resolution Nurse
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
  • Forensic Mental Health Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £19,070 for the full course (2025/26) — More on UK fees | International: £15,500 per year (2026/27) — More on International fees

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 Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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