Master in Mental Health Nursing

For Master in Mental Health Nursing, applications for the Mar 2027 intake are open until Oct 31, 2026.

The Master in Mental Health Nursing at Bangor University is a two-year program for students who want to become mental health nurses. This master's degree provides students with the theoretical and practical skills needed to deliver high-quality nursing care in mental health settings.

The curriculum includes modules such as Engagement and Assessment in Mental Health, Planning and Delivering Humanised Care, and Clinical Decision Making & Evidence-Based Practice. Students will participate in practice placements in acute and community mental health services, where they will work alongside experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Mental Health Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, or Nurse Educators. They can work in industries such as healthcare or social care, and can be employed by companies such as hospitals, community health organizations, or private healthcare providers.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.