London South Bank University MSc in Nursing: Mental Health Care

Who is this programme for?

This Masters programme is a Post-Registration course designed for Registered Nurses wishing to specialise in the area of mental health. It's a perfect course for Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in mental health nursing or for Registered Mental Health Nurses (RNMs) to advance their careers. 

The transition to mental health nursing often reinvigorates one's passion for their career, providing an opportunity to address mental health issues that frequently co-exist with other health conditions.

Advancing Your Career in Mental Health

Working in mental health nursing can bring unparalleled rewards. With an acute global shortage within mental health nursing, there are abundant job opportunities, attractive packages, and high job security. It's a demanding career where you are likely to care for society's most vulnerable, providing an unrivalled sense of job satisfaction and the opportunity to make a significant difference to society.

For many nurses, this field of healthcare offers a wealth of stimulation and variety. With this post-registration programme, nurses working in Adult, Child, or Community roles will gain an in-depth understanding of Mental Health Care.

The programme aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of common and high burden/low prevalence mental health disorders, along with the ability to make evidence-based clinical decisions on assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of patients. The programme ensures that you are equipped to provide holistic, compassionate, recovery-oriented care, considering the unique requirements of the individual patient.

Developed by world-leading mental health specialists, this programme provides an unparalleled online education experience, blending self-directed learning with tutor-led team-based learning.

Students will engage in:

• Weekly synchronous online tutorials throughout the course

• Highly interactive content and tutor-moderated discussion forums

• Reflective exercises to test your thinking and learning application

The programme management team provides excellent mentorship and pastoral care, ensuring high engagement and successful completion rates.

A Master's in Mental Health Nursing can significantly enhance your career, providing you with the skills and knowledge to excel and advance in the healthcare sector.