MSci Adult and Mental Health Nursing
About this course
MSci in Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons), an integrated masters programme leading to dual NMC registration as a Registered Nurse in Adult and Mental Health Nursing. Core topics include clinical skills. The course spans four years with 50% of time spent on placement in hospitals, the community, and simulation labs. An independent study module offers a supervised literature review, and a national or international elective is available at the end of Year 2.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027 The typical requirement for this course is 112-136 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with: 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: Wherever possible, candidates are encouraged to gain practical work experience in a care setting prior to undertaking the programme. Additional requirements: All suitable applicants are required to attend an interview hosted online. This will include a series of short, value-based questions, tasks or scenarios. Admission is subject to occupational health clearance and a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring lists. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
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What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 65%
- South East: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 26%
- Access course: 14%
- A degree: 40%
- Other HE qualification: 19%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Life Sciences for Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Nursing
- Practice Assessment Module 1
- Public Health
- Adult Nursing 1
- Evidence-Based Healthcare for Nursing Practice
- Nursing Assessment in Mental Health Nursing
- Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Practice Assessment Module 2
- Option Module
- Adult Nursing 2
- Collaborative Recovery Focused Psychological Interventions in Mental Health Nursing
- Complex Care for Adult Nursing
- Leading Care for Nursing
- Practice Assessment Module 3
- Becoming a Registrant
- Complex Care for Mental Health Nursing
- Independent Study Module
- Practice Assessment Module 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Adult and Mental Health Nursing at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £52,000. The £44,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of MSci Adult and Mental Health Nursing at Kingston University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Adult and Mental Health Nursing at Kingston University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Adult and Mental Health Nursing at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Adult and Mental Health Nursing at Kingston University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.