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Mental health courses

Mental Health courses

At the University of West London, we offer a broad range of mental health courses, from pre-registration mental health nursing degrees to our MSc Dementia Care. We also offer a range of Continuing Professional Development modules, developed with our NHS partners.

All of our mental health degrees, taught by experienced staff using innovative learning and teaching methods, are aimed at helping you develop the skills to enhance your career and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Browse our mental health courses below, explore our facilities or see the roles and careers that a mental health degree can open up for you.

Mental health undergraduate courses

Mental health postgraduate courses

Course videos

Would you like to specialise in nursing for people with mental health needs? This BNursing degree (equivalent to a BSc Honours in Nursing) will give you the skills and experience you need to provide expert care in a range of healthcare settings.

Watch our video to find out more.

Why study a mental health degree?

  • Why study a mental health degree at UWL?

    The University of West London is a major provider of healthcare courses in London and Berkshire. According to the Guardian University League Tables 2019, we are No. 1 in London and 23rd in the UK for nursing. Our expert staff, fantastic range of innovative teaching resources and close links with industry make our students proud to study with us.

    Other mental health courses include our highly innovative MSc Dementia Care, which draws on influences from a range of disciplines, including design, music and hospitality

  • What can I do after my mental health degree?

    By completing one of our pre-registration mental health nursing courses, you will become eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Many of our graduates find work with local NHS Trusts or healthcare organisations after their course.

    Our other courses can lead to a range of career pathways or have been designed to help you progress with your current career. Browse to the relevant course page above and look at the ‘Study and career progression’ section for more information.

    You may also be interested in continuing onto doctoral study completing either a Professional Doctorate in Nursing (DNurs), a Professional Doctorate in Health Science (DHSc) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare.

Facilities

Simulation Centre at the University of West London

Simulation centres

Our simulation centres at our West London campus and the Berkshire Institute for Health accurately recreate hospital wards and contain a host of innovative teaching resources, to enrich your education and prepare you for your career.

Community room for mental health students

Community room

The Community Room (West London campus) helps to create a realistic setting for role-playing home visits.

Where can a mental health degree take me?

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Job roles

Many mental health nursing graduates begin their careers with local NHS Trusts or healthcare organisations which can offer a range of mental health jobs and opportunities to develop.

Our graduates have also developed career paths in the following fields:

  • counselling
  • education
  • management
  • medicinal chemist
  • therapy
  • policing
  • social working
  • private sector.

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