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Students
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,000
Per course
Start Date
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
24 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Alternative Medicine | Complementary Medicine and Therapy | Holistic Health
Area of study
Health
Education type
Blended
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
EUR 10,000
About Program

Program Overview


This MSc in Mindfulness Based Wellbeing trains students to teach mindfulness in schools, the workplace and in everyday life, to develop greater resilience, stress reduction and self-regulation while at the same time developing greater self-awareness and better engagement with people, teams, challenges and opportunities.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (Pre-Registration) is a two-year, full-time program designed to train students to become Registered Mental Health Nurses. It is a blended learning program, combining immersive, interactive learning sessions on campus with virtual online learning with tutors. Students attend campus 1-2 days a week during academic blocks, with guided and independent online study supplementing their learning. The program is accredited against the Nursing & Midwifery Council’s (NMC) 2018 standards, making graduates eligible for admission to Part 1 (Adult) of the NMC register upon successful completion. The course is designed to develop students into resilient, focused, and compassionate professionals ready to work in the dynamic healthcare sector.


Objectives:

The program aims to develop students into skilled, compassionate mental health professionals who can:

  • Deliver evidence-based care in dynamic healthcare settings.
  • Provide person-centered care to individuals experiencing mental illness.
  • Work in partnership with patients and their families.

Program Description:

  • The program uses a blend of interactive teaching sessions, online study, and experiential learning.
  • It utilizes a range of innovative teaching methods, including simulation-based learning, robotic manikins, virtual reality, and actors.
  • Students will gain experience in various clinical settings through placements in local health and social care organizations.
  • The program offers small cohorts, providing a supportive and welcoming learning environment.
  • The program guarantees employment within UHSussex as a Registered Adult Nurse for students who successfully complete the degree and gain professional registration.

Assessment:

  • Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including electronic portfolios, presentations, essays, case-study analyses, and exams.
  • Clinical placements are assessed through electronic portfolios.
  • Traditional assessment methods are used for academic learning.

Teaching:

  • The teaching approach is based on a collaborative learning philosophy, encouraging students to learn with and from each other.
  • Teaching methods include experiential learning, keynote lectures, and small group seminars.
  • The program emphasizes the development of digital competencies through the use of various technologies, such as clinicalskills.net, Electronic Practice Assessment Documents, and anatomical software with Hololens technology.
  • Students will also be exposed to virtual learning environments that recreate clinical scenarios.
  • The teaching staff includes clinicians in practice and academics, providing students with a diverse range of expertise.

Careers:

  • Upon completion, graduates will be eligible to work as Registered Mental Health Nurses in various healthcare settings.
  • Potential career paths include child and adolescent mental health nursing, community nursing, prison nursing, care home management, nurse education, nurse research, and nurse leadership.
  • The program offers a bespoke careers day with local health and social care employers to prepare students for future applications.

Other:

  • The program is located on the Bishop Otter campus in Chichester, which has a rich history of nursing education.
  • The campus features a new HealthOne building with dedicated teaching spaces, a six-bed ward environment, a simulated community flat and GP surgery, and immersive sensory learning technologies.
  • The program uses a variety of technologies to support learning, including online learning practice portfolios, vlogs, and clinical skills software.
  • Students will have access to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC), which includes the library, a café, IT/teaching rooms, and the Support and Information Zone (SIZ).
  • The program emphasizes the importance of building a strong student community, with dedicated learning and social spaces in the HealthOne building.
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