Nursing (Mental Health)

UCAS code: L593

Here's what London Metropolitan University says about its Nursing (Mental Health) course.

Why study this course

Prepare for a satisfying career in mental health nursing on this comprehensive BSc course. As a Mental Health Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate care to people struggling with mental health issues, within London and beyond.

Throughout this course, you'll learn and practise fundamental aspects of caring for individuals across the lifespan who have mental health challenges. This includes an exploration of psychiatric, psychological, and sociological topics, giving you a well-rounded understanding of the societal and lifestyle influences on health and mental well-being. By studying modules in human physiology, pharmacology, and neurobiology, you’ll develop a holistic approach to mental health nursing practice.

At London Met, we take pride in fostering a culture of anti-discriminatory practice and embracing principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion within our Education for Social Justice framework. Our aim is not only to shape competent nurses but also to nurture individuals who champion social justice and strive to effect positive change in healthcare delivery.

More about this course

Our Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) degree is designed to create graduate nurses who embody the core principles and values integral to the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (NMC) registration standards. Students are prepared to nurse across a range of practice settings in the NHS, voluntary, independent and private sectors, such as hospital, occupational health, forensic mental health, psychiatric intensive care and community nursing teams.

Our localised approach ensures that you are well-prepared for the ever-evolving nursing and broader healthcare environment. You will acquire essential clinical skills and proficiency in delivering mental and physical healthcare across diverse settings, including primary care, community, social care, and hospital nursing.

This course places a strong emphasis on nurturing effective communication and interpersonal skills, vital for collaborating with individuals in distress, multidisciplinary teams, and various professions within the healthcare sector.

At the heart of our curriculum lies a robust knowledge base coupled with a high standard of cognitive, practical, and transferable skills. Through this nursing degree, students will gain academic confidence and a sense of belonging within the London Met community, which encourages you to engage with learning opportunities presented by the University.

Upon graduation, Mental Health Nurses are ready to practice in variety of settings from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services to inpatient facilities, prison nursing settings, community care and beyond. Graduates are also eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (RN Mental Health).

Example modules include- Foundations of Professional Practice, Introduction to Biosciences in Nursing, Introduction to Mental Health Nursing: Community and Hospital Perspectives, Understanding and Promoting Health and Wellbeing, Practice part 1, Developing Practice in Mental Health Nursing, Pharmacology and Medicines Management in Mental Health, Working with the Evidence Base and Beyond, Nursing consultation: Assessment and Intervention in Mental Health, Practice part 2, Leadership, Collaboration and Integrated Care, Research, Innovation and Improvement and Practice Part 3.

You will be assessed through a range of different methods, which will prepare you for the working environment, such as:

Skills assessment in real-time placement and simulated practice settings. Oral seminars and poster presentations Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) Case studies, practical reports, seen/unseen examinations, in-class tests, literature reviews and essays.

Students are supported in assessment through a network of Personal Academic Tutors, Academic Mentors, Course Leaders and Module Leaders, each of whom is able to signpost the student to the appropriate student services for support with any health, finance and disability and dyslexia needs (through DDS) that might impact studies. Student Success Coaches are also available for students in the first year of studies and are made up of student volunteers from previous academic years in related courses.