Entry requirements

UK 2.2 Hons degree or above or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University as well as GCSE English language, science and maths 4-9 or A*-C. You will be required to successfully complete a Recognition of Prior Learning as a condition of entry to the programme. Submit: 325 hours of relevant theoretical learning from your first degree or employment and 675 hours of practice worked in a healthcare environment under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional Subject to satisfactory health and DBS checks.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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

Information for international students

Please visit the University of Southampton website for the most up to date information for international students.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
full time
24+ months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk

Phone: 02380595000

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Mental Health Nursing (pre-registration)