Why choose Nursing (Mental Health) (Pre-registration course) PGDip at Middlesex?

Poverty, austerity and the pressures of modern-day living are making mental health issues ever more visible in the UK today. Indeed, one in four people will experience a mental health problem. Through your skills in compassion, communication and problem solving, you can make a real difference to the many lives affected by this growing concern.

 

State-of the-art facilities

Your clinical skills will be taught at StoneX Stadium, a centre of excellence for the London Sport Institute and Health Faculty in the London Borough of Barnet.

 

You’ll be using some of the most advanced equipment in the UK including new specialist spaces, stimulation suites and specialist labs at our brand new £23 million West Stand building offering.

 

Life experience needed

Our two-year course is open to graduates in any subject who are seeking a career as a mental health nurse. We welcome people from a wide variety of backgrounds and professions. Life experience is one of the most significant contributing factors to becoming an effective mental health nurse. We want students who are passionate about helping others and who can work well in multi-disciplinary teams and advocate for clients and their families and carers.

 

Partnerships with NHS Trusts

We have excellent relationships with NHS trusts across London, offering an extensive range of clinical placement opportunities. You'll develop your core nursing skills and build your knowledge of professional and ethical practice. Developed in close consultation with our trust partners (both acute and primary care), service users and students, this innovative diploma is made up of 50% theory and 50% practice. Many students gain future employment with one of their placement hosts.