Mental Health Nursing
UCAS Code: B761
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Science subjects accepted include Anatomy, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Physical Education, Physics, Physiology, Psychology and Science. Key Skills, Functional Skills, BTEC level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Numeracy/Literacy are not accepted in place of GCSEs.
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A minimum of 80 points from two A levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies.
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About this course
Qualify as a registered mental health nurse and develop the expertise to be able to support people with mental illnesses in their homes and specialist health services. Half of your time will be spent at the University honing your specialist knowledge, with the remainder on placements practising your skills in a supported healthcare environment. To assist your professional development, you will learn how to aid the recovery of people with mental health problems while working alongside those in related health and social care professions, including adult nurses, social workers and dietitians.
**Accreditation**
On completion of your course, you will be a qualified mental health nurse able to apply for registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
**Clinical Skills Suite**
The £1 million suite has been designed to meet the learning needs of a range of health professionals, with specialist equipment in purpose-built rooms enabling a variety of sessions to be carried out in a suitable and safe environment.
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Skills for Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Nursing for Health
- Developing Professional Awareness: Law & Ethics in the Professional Context
- Communication for Nursing Practice
- Applied Biological Sciences in Nursing Practice 1
- Academic Learning for Nursing Practice
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Skills for Mental Health Nursing Practice 2
- Applied Biological Sciences in Nursing Practice 2
- Academic Learning for Nursing Practice 2
- Nursing for Health 2
- Applied Biological Sciences in Nursing Practice 3
- Communication for Nursing Practice - Mental Health Nursing
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Communication & Skills for Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Developing Professional Awareness: Reflecting on Professional Practice
- Introduction to Non-Medical Prescribing
- Nursing for Health 3
Leadership, Change Management and Enterprise
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Extra funding
From September 2020 new and Existing students studying this course will be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5000 each year from the Government. Further information is available on the Government website.
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