Nursing (Adult Health and Mental Health), MNurs

Course summary

Our four year dual field course offers the opportunity for students to be recognised in two of the three fields of nursing we offer while achieving an undergraduate master’s degree. As well as preparing students for a clinical role, in a range of healthcare settings nationally or internationally, the course is an excellent choice for those considering a career in research and nurse education, that is to say, it is a challenging option for those looking for a fast tracked career. The MNurs course is an integrated masters programme with the BSc (Hons) Nursing course.

• Ignite your passion for life-long learning with our evidence-informed modules on a course designed to meet a diverse range of nursing career pathways.

• Experience nursing practice in a variety of clinical settings whilst learning collaboratively within dynamic healthcare teams.

• Enhance and develop your nursing skills in the safe environment of the clinical skills simulation ward under the supervision of nurse lecturers and clinical demonstrators.

• From 2023, students in Plymouth can train and practice their professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.

• Learn from experienced doctors and professors in their field.

In addition a key feature of the MNurs course will be the dedicated master’s level seminar and tutorial support time that students will experience which is built around critical reflexivity (thinking deeply about the impact of our assumptions, values, and actions on others). The course cumulates in a 40 credit systematic review module that prepares students to perform as a capable and autonomous practitioner, fit for registration in two fields of nursing practice.

Modules

In your first year, gain an understanding of human development, key body systems and their relationship to nursing care. Effective therapeutic interpersonal skills are nurtured within the theory and two practice components. Discover the importance of assessing, planning, providing and evaluating health and wellbeing in a broad range of contexts. Develop the values, knowledge and skills to meet the standards of proficiency for the first NMC progression point.In your second year, develop your knowledge of the application of research-based evidence to professional practice. Study the pathophysiological processes involved in commonly encountered health conditions to support nursing interventions. Develop your knowledge and understanding of coordinating care for complex health needs. Become a knowledgeable practitioner with an understanding of pharmacology and safe practice in the management of medicines. Develop the values, knowledge and skills to meet the standards of proficiency for the second NMC progression point.In your third year, critically explore the concepts of management, leadership and working in teams. Extend your knowledge around critical appraisal and the importance of research evidence to professional practice. Develop your knowledge and understanding of nursing in the specific context of your first specialist field of practice. Develop your competence in nursing practice in simulated and real-world environments and build upon and develop your values, knowledge and skills.In your final year, gain a systematic understanding of nursing linked with the completion of a systematic review. Continue to develop your knowledge and critical understanding of nursing in the specific context of your second specialist field of practice. Develop your competence in nursing practice in simulated and real-world environments. Build on and develop the values, knowledge and skills to meet the standards of proficiency for the final NMC progression point. Demonstrate your ability to perform as a capable and autonomous practitioner, fit for registration in your fields of nursing practice.The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Nursing and Midwifery Council

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS

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In your first year, gain an understanding of human development, key body systems and their relationship to nursing care. Effective therapeutic interpersonal skills are nurtured within the theory and two practice components. Discover the importance of assessing, planning, providing and evaluating health and wellbeing in a broad range of contexts. Develop the values, knowledge and skills to meet the standards of proficiency for the first NMC progression point. In your second year, develop your knowledge of the application of research-based evidence to professional practice. Study the pathophysiological processes involved in commonly encountered health conditions to support nursing interventions. Develop your knowledge and understanding of coordinating care for complex health needs. Become a knowledgeable practitioner with an understanding of pharmacology and safe practice in the management of medicines. Develop the values, knowledge and skills to meet the standards of proficiency for the second NMC progression point. In your third year, critically explore the concepts of management, leadership and working in teams. Extend your knowledge around critical appraisal and the importance of research evidence to professional practice. Develop your knowledge and understanding of nursing in the specific context of your first specialist field of practice. Develop your competence in nursing practice in simulated and real-world environments and build upon and develop your values, knowledge and skills. In your final year, gain a systematic understanding of nursing linked with the completion of a systematic review. Continue to develop your knowledge and critical understanding of nursing in the specific context of your second specialist field of practice. Develop your competence in nursing practice in simulated and real-world environments. Build on and develop the values, knowledge and skills to meet the standards of proficiency for the final NMC progression point. Demonstrate your ability to perform as a capable and autonomous practitioner, fit for registration in your fields of nursing practice. The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry.