Designed for qualified and registered mental health nurses seeking to advance their, this 18-month course enhances clinical practice. With a focus on critical thinking, decision-making, and reflective skills, it empowers students to contribute to complex topics in mental health. Taught by industry-experienced tutors at the cutting-edge West Stand facility, learning is reinforced through practice, research, and academic theory.

Explore holistic approaches to assessment, treatment, and care planning, advancing your skills to support individuals on their journey to recovery. Delve into clinically relevant inquiries, developing a deep understanding of mental health practices. Undertake work-based projects focusing on personal and organizational professional development. Embrace a dynamic learning environment that challenges established processes and expands your knowledge in mental health nursing.

Receive career counselling guidance throughout your course journey, enhancing your prospects for specialist and leadership roles. This top-up degree opens doors to senior clinical positions, research roles, and managerial positions. Our state-of-the-art simulation wards and cutting-edge facilities provide a practical edge to your education. As you continue in your current employment, successful completion of this program may pave the way for postgraduate studies and expanded opportunities within healthcare education or research.

After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/