Mental Health Nursing - Graduate Entry (pre-registration) (MSc)
24 monthsProgramme duration
31 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
About this course Become a Nurse, or expand your practice, and change patients' lives at a global top 100* university.
This graduate-entry accelerated course provides you with the skills and expertise to work in the care of people across the spectrum of society as a Mental Health Nurse. This course also enables applicants who are already graduate nurses to gain registration in a second field of practice in around 20 months through recognition of prior learning.
Your future career You'll learn to provide world-leading** care and support to neonates, children, adolescents, and adults. You'll graduate able to make complex decisions, evaluate practice, coordinate care, and advocate for your patients' needs.
Key features of the course Our experienced educators and researchers will equip you with both the competence and confidence needed for a successful nursing career. With access to advanced facilities and a balanced approach to theory and practice, you’ll gain practical skills through hands-on placements in top healthcare settings.
Placement settings include:
- early intervention mental health programs - community-based mental health services - ADHD assessment clinics - child and adolescent mental health services - inpatient mental health facilities - mother and baby units - specialist support teams - forensic mental health units
Further Information We accept applicants from all degree programmes, and have successful alumni from degrees including Psychology, Biology, English, Fine Art, Ship Science, Business Studies, Accountancy, Law, and Archaeology. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
**QS World University Rankings 2025 *Nursing at Southampton is ranked 3rd in the UK, QS World Rankings by Subject 2025
This graduate-entry accelerated course provides you with the skills and expertise to work in the care of people across the spectrum of society as a Mental Health Nurse. This course also enables applicants who are already graduate nurses to gain registration in a second field of practice in around 20 months through recognition of prior learning.
Your future career You'll learn to provide world-leading** care and support to neonates, children, adolescents, and adults. You'll graduate able to make complex decisions, evaluate practice, coordinate care, and advocate for your patients' needs.
Key features of the course Our experienced educators and researchers will equip you with both the competence and confidence needed for a successful nursing career. With access to advanced facilities and a balanced approach to theory and practice, you’ll gain practical skills through hands-on placements in top healthcare settings.
Placement settings include:
- early intervention mental health programs - community-based mental health services - ADHD assessment clinics - child and adolescent mental health services - inpatient mental health facilities - mother and baby units - specialist support teams - forensic mental health units
Further Information We accept applicants from all degree programmes, and have successful alumni from degrees including Psychology, Biology, English, Fine Art, Ship Science, Business Studies, Accountancy, Law, and Archaeology. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
**QS World University Rankings 2025 *Nursing at Southampton is ranked 3rd in the UK, QS World Rankings by Subject 2025
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
About this course Become a Nurse, or expand your practice, and change patients' lives at a global top 100* university.
This graduate-entry accelerated course provides you with the skills and expertise to work in the care of people across the spectrum of society as a Mental Health Nurse. This course also enables applicants who are already graduate nurses to gain registration in a second field of practice in around 20 months through recognition of prior learning.
Your future career You'll learn to provide world-leading** care and support to neonates, children, adolescents, and adults. You'll graduate able to make complex decisions, evaluate practice, coordinate care, and advocate for your patients' needs.
Key features of the course Our experienced educators and researchers will equip you with both the competence and confidence needed for a successful nursing career. With access to advanced facilities and a balanced approach to theory and practice, you’ll gain practical skills through hands-on placements in top healthcare settings.
Placement settings include:
- early intervention mental health programs - community-based mental health services - ADHD assessment clinics - child and adolescent mental health services - inpatient mental health facilities - mother and baby units - specialist support teams - forensic mental health units
Further Information We accept applicants from all degree programmes, and have successful alumni from degrees including Psychology, Biology, English, Fine Art, Ship Science, Business Studies, Accountancy, Law, and Archaeology. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
**QS World University Rankings 2025 *Nursing at Southampton is ranked 3rd in the UK, QS World Rankings by Subject 2025
This graduate-entry accelerated course provides you with the skills and expertise to work in the care of people across the spectrum of society as a Mental Health Nurse. This course also enables applicants who are already graduate nurses to gain registration in a second field of practice in around 20 months through recognition of prior learning.
Your future career You'll learn to provide world-leading** care and support to neonates, children, adolescents, and adults. You'll graduate able to make complex decisions, evaluate practice, coordinate care, and advocate for your patients' needs.
Key features of the course Our experienced educators and researchers will equip you with both the competence and confidence needed for a successful nursing career. With access to advanced facilities and a balanced approach to theory and practice, you’ll gain practical skills through hands-on placements in top healthcare settings.
Placement settings include:
- early intervention mental health programs - community-based mental health services - ADHD assessment clinics - child and adolescent mental health services - inpatient mental health facilities - mother and baby units - specialist support teams - forensic mental health units
Further Information We accept applicants from all degree programmes, and have successful alumni from degrees including Psychology, Biology, English, Fine Art, Ship Science, Business Studies, Accountancy, Law, and Archaeology. Visit our course page for a full list of modules and detailed requirements.
**QS World University Rankings 2025 *Nursing at Southampton is ranked 3rd in the UK, QS World Rankings by Subject 2025
Admission Requirements
120+
92+
6.5+
67+
Healthcare, global health, or social sciences.
31 Jul 2026
2 Years
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