Become a Nursing and Midwifery Council Registered Mental Health Nurse Our accelerated, blended learning Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (Pre-Registration) course develops you into a resilient, focused and compassionate professional ready for the ever-changing and dynamic healthcare sector. We offer small cohorts in a community and welcome graduates from any subject who can demonstrate the required level of professional experience within the healthcare sector and who are looking to develop skills, knowledge and professionalism to make a positive impact on people’s lives. Please note: Applicants who require a student visa to enter the UK, are in the UK on a Skilled Worker Visa or are dependant on a skilled worker are not eligible to be considered for this course. Finalists for two Student Nursing Times Awards We’re proud to be finalists for two Student Nursing Time Awards 2025 in the following categories: Nurse Education Provider of the Year Teaching Innovation of the Year Develop your person-centred approach You will learn how to care for people experiencing a wide spectrum of mental illness in dynamic health care settings. You will be supported in becoming a caring and compassionate mental health professional who delivers skilled, evidence-based care working in a shared decision-making partnership with people with a mental illness and their families. Blend interactive teaching sessions with online study Our approach allows for flexibility in learning. It combines immersive, interactive learning sessions using our brand-new, on-campus facilities with virtual online learning with your tutors. You will be required to attend campus one to two days a week during the academic blocks. In addition, guided and independent online study will further develop your knowledge and understanding. Experiential learning through cutting-edge technology Our brand-new facilities offer innovative teaching methods that provide immersive learning experiences and simulation-based learning, allowing you to engage with scenario-based activity using robotic mannequins, virtual simulation and actors to reflect real situations. Head of School of Nursing and Allied Health Dr Nita Muir has published international research in virtual simulation learning, and Senior Lecturer James Wilson is a National Teaching Fellow with expertise in Forum theatre. Facilities include: Immersive sensory simulation space Six-bed clinical practice area Simulated community nursing settings.