MNurs Nursing (Child Health and Mental Health)
About this course
MNurs (Hons) in Nursing (Child) and Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons), combining child health and mental health nursing. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake clinical placements across various healthcare settings over four years. The programme includes interprofessional learning modules and a systematic review component.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Maths, English Language or English Literature, and Science. We will consider Functional Skills Level 2 Numeracy in place of GCSE Maths. Applicants are eligible for a maths test if they have achieved Grade D/E in GCSE Maths. A level: 128 points from a minimum of 2 A levels. Health or Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DDM – Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction, including 15 in Science or Social Science. The remaining 15 Level 3 credits must be at Merit. T level: Accepted Pathway: Health. Merit overall with Grade B in Core Component. International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall. Science, Health or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. English, Mathematics, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent at higher level = 4, standard level = 5. Degrees: Previous degrees are considered at a 2:2 or above. Science, health, or social science profile is preferred but any subject considered. Deferred entry: Unfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please contact the admissions team who will be able to explain the application process in more detail at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk . Enhancing your application: Meeting the academic minimum does not guarantee you a place, you need to make sure that you are strong across all sections of your application form. Read more about enhancing your application . Interview days: Once your application has been received, we will consider your application to help us reach a decision. If successful at the initial screening stage, you will be invited to an interview. The majority of health courses interview applicants, as this is a requirement of many health regulatory bodies. This applies to all Universities and is vital to the progression of applications. Interviews enable: you to give the best account of your skills, experience and character. us to decide whether you will thrive in the University of Plymouth’s culture. us to explain more about the University, programme and how we work with our students. Find out more about interview days: pre-work tasks, what to expect on the day of the interview and what happens after. Screening: All offers are subject to satisfactory screening in terms of your health, welfare and disclosure and barring processes, before the start of your course. NHS constitution: University pre-registration programmes for health professionals are required to select their applicants using a ‘values based’ approach. As part of this process, your UCAS personal statement should include evidence of your personal commitment to NHS values laid out in the NHS constitution .
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 82%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Being an Accountable Professional
- Communication and Therapeutic Relationships
- Applied Human Biology Across the Lifespan
- Assessing and Planning Nursing Care
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Providing and evaluating care
- Applied Pathophysiology
- Introduction to Evidence-Informed Decision Making
- Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health
- Developing Nursing Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Pharmacology and medicines optimisation
- Developing Knowledge and Skills for Evidence-Informed Decision Making
- Nursing Leadership, Management and Team Working
- Interprofessional Learning 3
- Care of the Highly Dependent Child
- Care of the Child and Family in the Community
- Developing Competence in Child Health Nursing Practice
- Lived Experience
- Psychosocial Interventions to meet Complex Mental Health Needs
- Developing Competence in Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Systematic Review
- Care of the Highly Dependent Child
- Care of the Child and Family in the Community
- Lived Experience
- Psychosocial Interventions to meet Complex Mental Health Needs
- Developing Competence in Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Developing Competence in Child Health Nursing Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MNurs Nursing (Child Health and Mental Health) at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £37,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Children’s nursing.
What do graduates of MNurs Nursing (Child Health and Mental Health) at University of Plymouth do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MNurs Nursing (Child Health and Mental Health) at University of Plymouth?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MNurs Nursing (Child Health and Mental Health) at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is MNurs Nursing (Child Health and Mental Health) at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health) Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (child).
How many students continue on MNurs Nursing (Child Health and Mental Health) at University of Plymouth?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.