MSc MSc Pre-Registration Nursing/Registered Nurse: Mental Health Nursing

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, achieved in one sitting which must include English Language and Mathematics.

Selection criteria

Applicants must have a minimum 2:2 in a health,  social care or social sciences degree. Applicants must have a minimum of 500 hours care experience ( in a statutory, voluntary/independent or charitable health, care or social care setting) Applicants who interview successfully must complete a Portfolio of Evidence prior to commencing the course.

International applicants require an IELTS certificate that confirms a minimum score of 7 in writing alongside a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, so long as the minimum overall score of 7.0. Alternatively, an OET examination certificate that confirms the achievement of at least a B grade in the writing, reading, listening and speaking sections.

All places are offered subject to successful interview as well as Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (DBS formerly CRB), medical fitness to practice and proof of qualifications.

International Applicants 2023

The deadline for international applications is the 31st May 2022

International applicants require an IELTS certificate that confirms a minimum score of 6.5 in writing alongside a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, so long as the minimum overall score of 7.0. Alternatively, an OET examination certificate that confirms the achievement of at least a B grade in the writing, reading, listening and speaking sections.  

 International Applicants (EEA and Non-EEA) coming to study in the UK, who do not have “settled” status or “leave to remain” will need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study.

Information about how to apply for a visa can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/student-visa

Additionally, all applicants must meet Fitness to Practice and Health requirements as well as a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Fitness to practice and health requirements 

All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following the offer of a place.

Please note that Professional Bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) have certain requirements regarding health and character status of applicants and their ability to meet the required core professional competencies and to practice safely without direct supervision. Please read the NMC and HCPC information to find out more. Please ask us for advice and/or support as early as possible in the application process if you have any questions about this requirement.

For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here. There are fitness standards provided here for most programmes of study: health professions, social work and teaching.

In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable.

In order to be admitted and continue on the course, students must be deemed as medically fit for both practice and theory by the Occupational Health Department. If you have any concerns about a health condition/issue and its impact on your ability to undertake the course please contact the Occupational Health Department as early as possible in the application process.

• Industrial Diagnostics Company (IDC)
• Phone: 01530 239 190
• Email: occupationalhealth@industrial-diagnostics.com

Disclosure and Barring Service check

If you are offered a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here.

Values-Based Recruitment

* Since 1 April 2015, all Higher Education Institutions delivering NHS training programmes are required to assess students for their values using the core requirements set out in the Values-Based Recruitment (VBR) framework. This assessment will take place as part of our recruitment process.

Application information

See Programme Specification