Nursing (Mental Health) with Integrated Foundation Year
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: B769 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
32 - 48 points
Pass Access Course (Health or Science profile preferred but not essential) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.
32 - 48 points. Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.
32-48 points
T Level
Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.
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About this course
Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in nursing. Through a focussed learning experience, you will examine the science and practice of modern human biology, biomedical/healthcare and nursing science. With a focus on experiential learning, intensive and early assessment with rapid feedback this course will support your learning and understanding of the broad spectrum of health services and how they interlink across the NHS.
Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level, this course is for you. From this course you can progress onto BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health). Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) you are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a ‘Registered Nurse’.
Achieve a bachelors honours degree and register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in mental health enabling you to progress on to a rewarding career and work in a range of healthcare settings nationally or internationally. You’ll have a balanced learning experience with a wide and innovative range of teaching and assessment methods both in academic study and in practice. Your time with us will enable you to work with a range of allied health professions and other fields of nursing.
- Experience a course that teaches contemporary and innovative mental health practice.
- Focus on developing your interpersonal skills and the importance of building therapeutic relationships.
- Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to graduate with professional status as a registered mental health nurse.
- Qualify with outstanding employment opportunities in a profession that offers excellent career progression.
- Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.
- Experience clinical placements across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset designed to maximise your range of experiences and clinical skills.
- Learn from experienced doctors and professors in their field.
Modules
This programme offers an opportunity to gain a Bachelor of Nursing starting at year zero as an Integrated Foundation Year.
Students undertaking the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) with Integrated Foundation Year programme will normally progress to BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health).
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University of Plymouth
School of Nursing and Midwifery
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