Masters Mental Health
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice from people who’ve done (or are currently doing) a pre-registration Master’s in Mental Health Nursing.
I have a undergraduate in Psychology which I got last year and I’ve recently started working as a support worker this May on a male mental health ward.
Alongside this, I also volunteer on a mental health helpline.
I’m hoping to start a Mental Health Nursing MSc in January 2027.
A lot of the courses I’m interested in require around 500+ hours of relevant experience, which I should have completed by around October/November this year.
I had a few questions:
Would it be appropriate to ask my current job for a reference/proof of hours that early on, or is that considered too soon? I’d need my manager to sign off my experience hours for the application.
I’m also a bit worried that applying in November for a January start might be too late, although the university reassured me that applications are still open and it should be fine. Has anyone else applied that close to the start date?
For those who got onto a pre-reg Mental Health Nursing Master’s, how much experience did you have beforehand (hours/years/roles)?
I’d really appreciate hearing about other people’s experiences or any advice you might have.
Thanks!