Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing MSci

Kingston University

United Kingdom, London Borough of Sutton

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Kingston University

United Kingdom , London Borough of Sutton

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

B768

Campuses

Kingston Hill

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,600 / year(s)

Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing MSci

About

This integrated masters course will prepare you to apply to the NMC Register as a Registered Nurse in the fields of mental health and learning disabilities nursing.

Mental health nursing and learning disability nursing are both highly rewarding careers where you can make a real difference. One in four people experience mental health problems in any given year, and this course prepares you to work in collaboration with service users, their relatives and carers towards recovery.

You'll explore the management of complex conditions across the lifespan, from children to the older person and those with dementia or other mental or physical health needs. You'll study the factors that affect people's health inequalities in our society and how we can improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).

Your studies include core elements for all fields of nursing and modules specific to mental health and learning disabilities. You'll learn first-hand from mental health service users and carers, through our strong partnerships with service user and carer-led organisations including the Recovery College, the Sutton Carers Centre and the South West London Recovery College,

You'll have the opportunity to apply your learning in a wide range of placements. Our placement providers include South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust, Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust, South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Foundation Trust, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and independent hospitals, including the Priory Group, the Children's Trust and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, as well as in community settings.

At the end of your second year you'll have the opportunity to take an optional elective placement, nationally or internationally.

NHS Training Grant

Nursing students on pre-registration courses from September 2020 will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year which they will not need to pay back, subject to eligibility criteria. For more information please visit the NHS Business Service Authority.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typical offer 2025

UCAS tariff points: 112-136

GCSE at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017) in English Language and Mathematics or equivalent qualification, e.g. Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy.

Enhanced DBS check and Occupational Health Clearance. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

The typical requirement for entry for this course is 112-136 UCAS points, Health and Science subjects preferred:

A-levels BBB
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Distinction Merit
Access to HE course to value of 122 UCAS points normally achieved with 30 Distinctions, 9 Merits and 6 at Pass

Additional requirements

All suitable applicants are required to attend an online interview. This includes a series of short value-based questions, tasks or scenarios.
Admission is subject to occupational health screening and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring lists if you are offered and accept a place on the course.

Alternative routes

We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations to the value of 120 UCAS points. We assess each application individually, taking into account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field.

Typical other routes include:

Foundation degree in related programmes 60%
International Baccalaureate 26 points
FETAC Level 5 Merit in all modules
Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered e.g. applicants with a relevant Foundation Degree (e.g. Nursing Associate, Healthcare Practice).

International

We welcome applications from International Applicants. Non-native speakers who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at grade 4 (formerly grade C) (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2 Literacy) require an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5.