King's College London

The mental health crisis is one of the great challenges of our time. Study mental health nursing at King’s to become a competent and compassionate professional ready to improve the lives of a wide range of people.

A civic university with a mission to make the world a better place. Placements and links with top NHS trusts and private sector organisations. Leading academics drawing on expertise across specialisms and around the world.

But, as impressive as it is, our reputation doesn’t tell the whole story.

You’ll be part of a small cohort where the teaching staff know everyone’s name. They’re not just researchers teaching on the side – you’ll notice that your tutors really care about education, constantly striving to improve their methods.

We welcome a broad range of applicants, whether you’re a nurse looking to gain a new registration or a graduate in an unrelated field. The diversity you’ll experience will broaden your perspective. We’re also mindful of the attainment gap between students of different backgrounds, so past academic performance won’t be the only thing we’re looking for.

This course is for you if you care about people. If you’re prepared to face challenging situations and learn from them. If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t just accept the status quo but questions why. King’s nurses are sought after by employers because they’re good at what they do but also eager to keep improving.

You’ll study with some of the top experts in mental health nursing. We’ll cover the evidence base, the relationship between research and practice, the use of technology in healthcare, and managing medication, among other topics.

You’ll learn to apply critical thinking and reflect on evidence-based decision making in your academic writing. Interprofessional learning is also an important part of the course – work with students and staff from medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, as well as the world-renowned Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience.

Outside of the university, you’ll then apply your knowledge to practice, working with some of the top NHS trusts and organisations in mental health. Develop your skills in planning care, working with others and evaluating your practice. During your six placements, you’ll learn to assess health needs and design strategies for delivering person-centred care.