Postgraduate Cert Health Studies (60 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma Health Studies (120 credits)


Level 7 Year 1

Level 7 Year 2 

Programme Structure

All applicants submitting a valid portfolio will be interviewed

All applicants submitting a valid portfolio will be interviewed Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>A first honours degree; 2:2 or above.</li>
<li>Any overseas qualifications should be equivalent to UK qualifications which meet our entry requirements. If you have completed your degree outside the UK, we will require a clear copy of your degree documentation to ensure UK ENIC comparability. Please note that all applicants who are invited to interview will be required to present their original degree documentation</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>A first honours degree; 2:2 or above.</li>
<li>Any overseas qualifications should be equivalent to UK qualifications which meet our entry requirements. If you have completed your degree outside the UK, we will require a clear copy of your degree documentation to ensure UK ENIC comparability. Please note that all applicants who are invited to interview will be required to present their original degree documentation</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 700 hours current healthcare experience.  This can be through either paid or voluntary work, but must be verifiable by a supervisor or line manager.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Applicants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 700 hours current healthcare experience.  This can be through either paid or voluntary work, but must be verifiable by a supervisor or line manager.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>English and Maths GCSE at grade A* - C / 4-9 (please contact our Admissions team if you have equivalent qualifications)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>English and Maths GCSE at grade A* - C / 4-9 (please contact our Admissions team if you have equivalent qualifications)</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

For International students entry requirements will include IELTs Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component.

For International students entry requirements will include IELTs Grade required (Minimum standards – courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component. Offerings: All

All applicants are required to submit a portfolio to demonstrate recognition of prior learning of how their previous care experience and graduate studies have equipped them to undertake an accelerated nursing programme, in line with Part 1 of the NMC Future Nurse: standards of proficiency for registered nurses (NMC, 2023).

All applicants are required to submit a portfolio to demonstrate recognition of prior learning of how their previous care experience and graduate studies have equipped them to undertake an accelerated nursing programme, in line with Part 1 of the NMC Future Nurse: standards of proficiency for registered nurses (NMC, 2023).   Offerings: All

Satisfy the requirements of the Nursing &amp; Midwifery Council in respect of physical and mental fitness and will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults

Satisfy the requirements of the Nursing &amp; Midwifery Council in respect of physical and mental fitness and will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure indicating that you meet the mandatory criteria of ‘Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults  Offerings: All

Participation in values based recruitment.

Participation in values based recruitment. Offerings: All

Demonstrate competence and emotional resilience and professional accountability in leading and challenging others.

Coordinate and lead complex care across organisations and settings, safeguarding the public and advocating for safe and effective practice.

Critically evaluate the dynamic and complex nature of health services, the needs of the communities they serve and demonstrate a commitment to meeting these changing needs, championing social justice.

Critically evaluate legal and ethical frameworks and the impact of current health and social care policy on the care of service user

Critically appraise current theoretical perspectives on nursing practice

Critically appraise the use of technology and emerging practices to support the delivery of care.

Demonstrate commitment to behaviours consistent with the relevant professional standards, including commitment to critical reflective practice and continuing professional development.

Practice confidently in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct, delivering patient-centred care in a compassionate, respectful way, maintaining dignity, enhancing wellbeing and communicating effectively with people of all ages.

Demonstrate critical awareness of a range of approaches to learning, skills of enquiry and research and decision-making.

Course Catalogue

Nursing (Mental Health) - 36927 - MSc