Taught course
Nursing (Mental Health) PGDip
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree
Applicants should have a degree equivalent to a UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above). Health-related subjects are preferred but not essential. Other subjects will be considered on an individual basis.
Alternative qualifications considered
Applicants without a degree may be considered based on practice experience, subject to demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the discipline, including an in-depth awareness of current issues. Skills in critical analysis and evaluation, as well as the ability to learn in a flexible, independent manner, are essential.
Extra Requirements
Applicants must be current registrants on Part 1 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register. Applicants will be required to provide their NMC number in order to verify registration. Applicants' current registration status confirms they have maintained knowledge and proficiency and the required practice hours in their first field of nursing. This allows them to be recognised for Parts 1 & 2 of the programme and complete one year (full time equivalent) to achieve second field registration.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Part-time study option available
Why study this course with LJMU?
- Successful completion of this course leads to eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in a second field of nursing
- Dual registration provides greater career flexibility, enhances professional competence, and supports improved patient outcomes
- Gain second registration in as little as 12 months full-time study
About this course
Broaden your clinical skills and career opportunities with registration in a second field of nursing
The Postgraduate Diploma – Second Field of Nursing is a 1-year course that is delivered in person at our City Campus.
You will complete 2 blocks of theory content and 3 blocks of practice placement. The course has been designed to provide you with the breadth and depth of exposure to both the practical clinical skills required for registration as well as the theoretical and evidence-based underpinning to practice. The course content will support you in achieving proficiencies that are matched to Part 3 of the Practice Assessment Document (PAD).
You will take 5 modules at Level 7 study in the theory blocks and will cover content including research and evidence-based practice, managing complex care, planning and evaluating nursing care, critical enquiry in health. You will also take a course-long practice learning module that will enhance and support your practice placement experiences. You will have three practice placement blocks totalling approximately 800 practice hours which the NMC has deemed as reasonable to achieve proficiency in a second field
Information for international students
NA
Fees and funding
Please see website for more information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PGDip
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time18 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- courses@ljmu.ac.uk
- Phone
- 0151 231 5090