Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse MSc (Graduate Entry)

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.

Key benefits
- You will be studying at the #1 university for nursing in the world (2025 QS World University Rankings)


- Learn from active clinicians working in top London hospitals and expert researchers writing the textbooks taught across the country


- Gain an international perspective thanks to our links with organisations and academics in Africa and Asia


- We have strong links to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Trust, and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust


- Go on six placements with our NHS and private sector partners to gain a rounded experience in all the major areas of mental health nursing


- A training grant of £5,000 from the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF), and financial support for excess placement travel or accommodation costs.

Bachelor's degree in any subject with 2:2 honours and 575 hours (approximately equivalent to four months FT) healthcare-related experience. Placements that have been undertaken as part of a previous undergraduate degree are also acceptable

It is worth bearing in mind that this course is highly competitive, and that overall performance on your previous degree is something that we do take into account. We may be in touch with you to ask questions about the degree that you have taken and/or request transcripts. Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent. Functional Skills English level 2 at Pass and Functional Skills Maths level 2 at Pass are considered equivalent to GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics. It is highly desirable for applicants to have studied Biology or Human Science to GCSE level or equivalent.

International equivalents can also be considered. If you are an international student who did not study GCSEs/IGCSEs as part of your qualifications, then we will look for evidence of equivalency in your studies.