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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mental Health Nursing MSc course at Kingston University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Kingston University. These students are taking Mental Health Nursing MSc or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
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| Biology | E |
| Business Studies | E |
| Economics | E |
| Psychology | D |
| Sociology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B767
Here's what Kingston University says about its Mental Health Nursing MSc course.
Reasons to choose Kingston
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Kingston University is Top University in London and Top 2 in the UK for Mental Health Nursing (The Guardian University Guide 2026), and also top in London for Nursing and Midwifery (The Complete University Guide 2026).
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We won two awards at the 2023 Student Nursing Times Awards, including Teaching Innovation of the Year for our simulated public health elective. This was part of our annual student nursing electives programme, which was also nominated for the Best Student Experience award, where students are supported to organise their own national or international placement of their choosing.
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You will develop and refine your communication and clinical skills through the use of high-fidelity simulated learning activities, role play with actor patients, and scenario-based learning.
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Kingston’s partnership with the South West London Recovery College offers you the opportunity to learn from, and with, mental health practitioners and people with lived experience.
About this postgraduate pre-registration course
Mental health nursing is a highly rewarding career where you can make a real difference. This course leads to registration as a mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in two years. If you’re looking to make a positive difference to people’s lives, and already have an undergraduate degree and experience in health and social care, this Masters course is for you.
You will explore the role of the mental health nurse and the diverse needs and contexts of mental health service users. You will analyse and apply research and evidence to understand the complexities of mental health provision. You will learn a range of psychological approaches used in clinical practice and prepare for transition to registered nurse.
Your studies include core elements for all fields of nursing and modules specific to mental health. You’ll learn first-hand from mental health service users and carers, through our partnerships with service user and carer-led organisations.
You will gain experience in an area of London or Surrey, with diverse placement opportunities, including specialist and national services. Our placement providers include South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust, South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Foundation Trust, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and independent hospitals, including the Priory Group.
Source: Kingston University
Course details
Qualification
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
Department
Department of Nursing
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mental health nursing
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Example modules
– Therapeutic Interventions in Nursing: Bio-Psycho-Social Approaches – Coordinating the Care of People with Complex Mental Healthcare Needs – Introduction to Professional Practice
‘For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston university course webpage’
How you will be assessed
Assessment methods include; essays, exams, presentations and reports and clinical skills assessed in our simulation suites and by practice supervisors and practice assessors in practice placements.
Kingston University student reviews
11 months ago
I've had a really positive experience studying at Kingston University - the local area (Kingston-upon-Thames) has a buzzing high street whilst maintai...
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It’s great but could be better
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The uni life is quite an exciting and transformative experience for an international student like me. I get to explore new ideas and meet new people from diverse backgrounds as Kingston University has great diversity. There is always something happening on campus, like hanging out with other student...
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11 months ago
I am an international student, so the cost of living is not that bad here compared to where I come from. Therefore, have not had any financial issues.
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11 months ago
The university supports all students in every aspect such as mental health, career advice, financial support academic writing support, etc. I have been supported in my career path and CV writing with a career advisor provided by the university.
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11 months ago
I am very much satisfied with the facilities on campus. I live in a student accommodation on campus, which is only 2 minutes from my classroom. we have great canteens. The business school has 3 canteens, so you have different choices. The Uni bus is also free, which makes it easy to get around.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Kingston University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Kingston University students who took the Mental Health Nursing MSc course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
96%
high
Teaching on my course
96%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
Learning opportunities
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
98%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
96%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
93%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
96%
high
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
98%
high
How well organised is your course?
89%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
98%
high
Student voice
90%
high
Student voice
90%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
84%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
98%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
93%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
87%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
91%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
91%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
89%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
83%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
91%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Kingston University graduates who took Mental Health Nursing MSc - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£36.9k
First year after graduation
£35.8k
Third year after graduation
£38.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mental Health Nursing MSc.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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