Adult and Mental Health Nursing MSci MSci

Our Adult and Mental Health Nursing MSci integrated masters course will prepare you to apply to the NMC register as a Registered Nurse in Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.

The course is highly practical, giving you hands-on experience. You'll spend 50% of your time on placement in hospitals, in the community and in our skills and award-winning simulation labs developing valuable, hands-on skills. You'll work with patients, carers, clinical mentors and other healthcare professionals. 

Placement opportunities include medical and surgical wards, oncology, ICU, A&E, coronary care, operating theatres, district nursing, GP practice nursing and integrated community teams.

You will be taught by experts in A&E, ICU, neurology, cancer and palliative care, community nursing, health visiting and mental health. They will help guide you to practice your skills in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

The NMC commended the range of student engagement activities available on this course. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with volunteering, fundraising, sports, societies, research and staff/student events. In addition, you'll explore concepts of nursing through arts-based education including plays, literature, museum visits, art exhibitions and drama workshops.

You will also have the opportunity to take a national or international elective at the end of year two.

MSci Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
4 years Duration
B744 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

Qualifications needed for 2025

112–135 UCAS points in health and science qualifications, including:

  • A-levels 
  • BTEC Extended Diploma at Distinction Merit Merit
  • Access to HE course to value of 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits

Applicants will also need English Language and Mathematics at GCSE grade 4/C or above or an equivalent qualification. For example, Functional/Key Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy.

Alternatively, we welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations to the value of 112 UCAS points. Typical other routes include:

  • Foundation degree in related programmes (e.g. Nursing Associate, Healthcare Practice)
  • International Baccalaureate with 26 points
  • FETAC Level 5 with Merit in all modules
  • Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

Wherever possible, candidates are encouraged to gain practical work experience in a care setting prior to undertaking the programme.

Qualifications needed for 2026

112–135 UCAS points in health and science qualifications, including:

  • A-levels 
  • BTEC Extended Diploma at Distinction Merit Merit
  • Access to HE course to value of 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits

Applicants will also need English Language and Mathematics at GCSE grade 4/C or above or an equivalent qualification. For example, Functional/Key Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy.

Alternatively, we welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations to the value of 112 UCAS points. Typical other routes include:

  • Foundation degree in related programmes (e.g. Nursing Associate, Healthcare Practice)
  • International Baccalaureate with 26 points
  • FETAC Level 5 with Merit in all modules
  • Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

Wherever possible, candidates are encouraged to gain practical work experience in a care setting prior to undertaking the programme.

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