MSci Nursing Dual Award (Adult and Mental Health) - MSci

University of Derby

This programme is a holistic learning experience, enabling students to become emotionally resilient and transformational Registered Nurses of the future. This is a full-time 4 -year course which enables applicants, who do not have a prior degree, to achieve a Masters level award alongside NMC registration in FIRST Adult and Mental Health nursing as a dual award.

We have a strong record in providing high-quality and innovative nurse education to help you understand the demands and rewards of the role.

Students will complete a range of modules to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills for safe effective nursing practice. Students will also develop an in-depth and comprehensive understanding in Adult nursing and recognise the principles of nursing across all fields and across the lifespan. During year 4, students will develop their leadership skills in Mental Health nursing to support future career progression.

**KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE**

APPROVED BY THE NMC: All of our Nursing programmes are approved against the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. This means upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCE:

A compulsory part of the course is practical learning, where students must complete a range of placements to meet the minimum hours requirement for practice learning and to support the application of theory to practice. Throughout, you'll benefit from the support of Practice Assessors and Practice Supervisors who will help you get as much out of the experience as possible.

You'll be supported by enthusiastic and dedicated academic staff who are immersed in their areas of practice and committed to supporting you at every stage of your studies. All academic staff are current NMC registered professionals with some continuing to work in clinical practice alongside their teaching role.