Mental Health Nursing

Part 1 of the programme comprises the following core modules:

• Integrated Human Development (core, 20 credits)
• Self, Society and Nursing (core, 20 credits)
• Health and Society (core, 20 credits)

In order to meet the NMC standards (NMC, 2010) students must successfully complete all theory and practice elements of Part 1 before progressing to Part 2.

This equates to students having met NMC Progression Point 1 Criteria together with 60 credits at SCQF Level 11. Any student not meeting these requirements will incur a period of programme interruption and will be supported to complete Part 1 in line with the University Assessment Regulations.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The NMC has identified skills and professional behaviours that a student must demonstrate by the first progression point. These criteria must normally be achieved during the students Practice Learning Experiences.

These criteria cover:

• Safety, safeguarding and protection of people of all ages, their carers and their families
• Professional values, expected attitudes and the behaviours that must be shown towards people, their carers, their families, and others

Achievement of Part 1 NMC Progression Point Criteria also include:

• Completion of safeMedicate™ (100% Pass)
• Evidence of progression and achievement of the NMC Platforms and Proficiencies for Part 1
• Achievement of Pass in Practice Learning Experiences PLE 1 & 2

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• 60 credits at SCQF Level 11

Any student not meeting these requirements will incur a period of programme interruption and will be supported to complete Part 1 in line with the University Assessment Regulations.

Students meeting the academic progression criteria will be entitled to a Post Graduate Certificate in Health Studies if exiting the programme prior to completion. The PgCert Health Studies award is academic and carries no professional recognition from the NMC.

Successful completion of Part 1 of the programme allows you to proceed to the Part 2, which consists of the additional following core modules:

• Resilience in Health (core, 30 credits)
• Managing Mental Health Care (core, 30 credits)

In order to meet the NMC standards (NMC, 2010), students must successfully complete all theory and practice elements of Part 2 before progressing to Part 3. This equates to students having met the NMC Progression Point 2 Criteria together with 120 academic credits at SCQF Level 11. Any student not meeting these requirements will incur a period of programme interruption and will be supported to complete Part 2 in line with the University Assessment Regulations.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The NMC has identified skills and professional behaviours that a student must demonstrate by the second progression point. These criteria must normally be achieved during the students Practice Learning Experiences.

These criteria cover:

• Working more independently, with less direct supervision, in a safe and increasingly confident manner
• Demonstrating potential to work autonomously, making the most of opportunities to extend knowledge, skills and practice

Achievement of Part 2 NMC Progression Point Criteria also include:

• Ongoing evidence of progression and achievement of the NMC Platforms and Proficiencies
• Achievement of Pass in Practice Learning Experiences PLE 3 & 4

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• 120 credits at SCQF Level 11

Any student not meeting these requirements will incur a period of programme interruption and will be supported to complete Part 2 in line with the University Assessment Regulations.

Students meeting the academic progression criteria will be entitled to a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) Health Studies if exiting the programme prior to completion. The PgDip Health Studies award is academic and carries no professional recognition from the NMC.

Successful completion of the Part 2 allows you to proceed to the Part 3 of the programme:

• Research and Practice (core, 60 credits)

AWARD OF MSc Mental Health Nursing

Students who have met the NMC Standards (NMC, 2010) and 180 credits at SCQF Level 11 will progress to Award of MSc Mental Health Nursing and be eligible to enter the NMC Register as a Mental Health Nurse.

Any student not meeting these requirements will incur a period of programme interruption and will be supported to complete Part 3 in line with the University Assessment Regulations.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Achievement of NMC Standards for Part 3 and includes:

• Completion of all NMC practice hours
• Evidence of achievement of the NMC Platforms and Proficiencies
• Achievement of Pass in Practice Learning Experiences PLE 5 & 6

Practice Assessors and Academic Assessors have declared achievement of the required NMC Platforms and Proficiencies for Part 3 of the programme (NMC, 2018)

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• 180 credits at SCQF Level 11

AWARD OF POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGDIP) MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Students who have met the NMC Standards (NMC, 2010) and 120 credits at SCQF Level 11 will progress to the Award of Post Graduate Diploma Mental Health Nursing and be eligible to enter the NMC Register as a mental health nurse. Any student not meeting these requirements will incur a period of programme interruption and will be supported to complete Part 3 in line with the University Assessment Regulations.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Achievement of NMC Standards for Part 3 and includes:

• Completion of Part 3 NMC practice hours
• Evidence of achievement of the NMC Platforms and Proficiencies
• Pass Practice Learning Experience clinical assessments in PLE 5 and PLE 6
• Practice Assessor and Academic Assessor have declared achievement of the required NMC Platforms and Proficiencies (NMC, 2018)

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

• 120 credits at SCQF Level 11

AWARD OF POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA (PGDIP) HEALTH STUDIES

Students who accrue 120 credits at SCQF Level 11 and either do not achieve the NMC Standards for Part 3 or do not complete the programme will be entitled to a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Studies. The award is academic and carries no professional recognition from the NMC.

Our ongoing assessment strategy aims to support learning and has been designed to assess your knowledge of nursing at SCQF Level 11. The strategy also ensures that the professional requirements for competency to enter the NMC professional register are achieved.

 The programmes embrace a variety of teaching and learning strategies which include lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, self-directed learning, professional development planning and reflection.  

A recognised innovative feature of the programmes is the approach of clinical simulation whereby students can practise nursing skills in artificial healthcare environments/community environments (Skills Labs) with patient simulators that are interactive and can replicate human anatomy/physiology and clinical signs of developing illness. The Communication/Multi-sensory Suite and the Domus initiative will also be used for skills demonstration practice and evaluation within the programme. Through clinical simulation, students can practise in a safe, realistic environment. Activities can be recorded and students engage in facilitator debrief, peer review and self-review in order for them to identify their level of competence accurately and most importantly identify errors. This method of learning provides a crucial preparation for PLEs and real patient encounters and consequently students can more readily identify and address learning opportunities that are safe and therapeutic.  

Academic staff facilitate learning in the skills laboratories through the use of small group teaching and assist students to develop nursing skills through the simulation of clinical events. Reference material, clinical guidelines and policies/procedures for laboratory-based modules will be delivered via e-learning in conjunction with tutorial support.

Find out more about the structure, learning outcomes, and compulsory modules on this course.

MSc Mental Health Nursing Course Structure

Students on certain degrees will incur some additional costs not covered by their tuition fees. These could be for things like specialist equipment, study materials, work placements, graduation, membership of relevant organisations or costs related to carrying out fieldwork.

For students on course with an element of fieldwork, there may also be extra costs for travel and accommodation.

Please contact the course leader for details of the additional costs associated with this course.

Adult/Mental Health Nursing - Additional Costs

Uniforms & Placements

Student Nurse Uniforms are provided.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Registration

Successful applicants who gain a place on this course will need to register on the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. You will need to maintain your membership throughout the duration of your studies.

The fee for joining the scheme is £59.

Visit the Disclosure Scotland website for more information on the PVG scheme.

Tuition Fees & Additional Costs

Tuition fees are calculated based on where you are from and what you are studying. Some courses also involve additional costs, such as mandatory field trips, equipment or studying abroad.

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Funding for Scottish Students

Scottish students studying at postgraduate level at UWS are entitled to various funds and support towards tuition fees and living costs.

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Funding for English, Welsh & Norther Irish Students

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Funding for EU Students

EU students studying at postgraduate level of UWS may be eligible for SAAS funding, as well as support to meet the costs of childcare and various sources of additional funding.

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There are several scholarship and incentive schemes available to international students studying at postgraduate level at UWS, as well as support to meet the costs of childcare and various sources of additional funding.

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