Nursing (Mental Health)
Entry requirements
A level
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
Access to HE Diploma
You will need a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points. A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSEs: Please note all GCSE qualifications must have been achieved prior to applying for this course. Applications submitted without these requirements will not be considered. GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent. GCSE/IGCSE Biology or Human Biology grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent. - or a Pass in a biology-focused module (e.g. anatomy and physiology, human biology) as part of a relevant Level 3 qualification is regarded as an equivalent for entrance
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
You will need a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
UCAS Tariff
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email [email protected].
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About this course
**OVERVIEW**
**Providing outstanding care for people with a range of mental health conditions is a challenging but greatly rewarding career. Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), our Nursing (Mental Health) degree course will give you the blend of essential skills, knowledge and experience to help meet high demand for workers in this field.**
Led by expert clinical practitioners, you will gain a deep understanding of areas including human development and managing medicine safely, as well as the technical and personal skills required for delivering high-quality compassionate care for patients in a wide range of environments. On completion of our mental health nursing course, you will be able to apply for Registered Nurse (Mental Health) status with the NMC.
To support your mental health nurse training, you will gain vital experience on industry placements in a range of settings, thanks to our excellent links with the healthcare sector. You will also be able to develop your hands-on practical skills during your studies through use of our state-of-the-art simulation facilities on campus, including a simulated clinical environment and virtual reality technology.
**WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?**
- **Practice placements** – You will be allocated seven diverse placements across a range of services, from inpatient hospitals and residential settings to working with teams in the local community
- **Practical application** – Hone your practical skills in our Health Skills and Simulation Suite, featuring a simulated clinical environment, 360° immersive video room and virtual reality
- **Industry approved** – Train to today’s gold standard in line with the ‘Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for Registered Nurses’, and apply for Registered Nurse (Mental Health) status with the NMC when your graduate
- **Award-winning university** – Study at the University of the Year offering the best Student Support in the UK (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022)
**FACILITIES**
As a student on our mental health nursing course at University College Birmingham, you will have access to our Health Skills and Simulation Suite, featuring a purpose-built simulated clinical environment to help you practise your physical health skills and enhance your practical training.
Our 360° immersive video room provides access to 200 interactive health and social care backgrounds, while we also have virtual reality software and a range of mental health-focused online case studies and scenarios, helping you grow in confidence in your mental health nursing practice.
**PLACEMENTS**
Our course features multiple placements in different environments throughout your studies, ranging in duration from four weeks to 14 weeks.
Participating in care delivered over 24 hours a day and 7 days per week is an integral part of the course, so you will be expected to adopt various shift patterns. Some placements may also be some distance from your home to enable you to experience different settings.
Employers we have worked with include Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Trust, Cygnet Healthcare, Practice Plus Group – Health in Justice, Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
**CAREERS AND PROGRESSION**
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:
- Mental health nurse
- Nurse trainer (with further experience)
You could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.
- **Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course**
Modules
**YEAR 1**
- Assess, Plan, Provide and Evaluate Care
- Literacy, Numeracy and Technology for Nursing Practice
- Nursing in Context
- Nursing Practice – Part 1
- Science for Nursing
**YEAR 2**
- Acute Care in Mental Health
- Long-term Mental Health Conditions
- Nursing Practice – Part 2
- Person-Centred Care
**YEAR 3**
- Evidence Based Practice – Service Improvement Project
- Nursing Practice - Part 3
- Transition to Professional Practice in Complex Care Environments
Assessment methods
**Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. Please be aware that methods of delivery for this course may be altered due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic – for the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk**
**ASSESSMENT**
You will be assessed 50% in practice and simulation (minimum 2,300 hours) through completion of a Practice Assessment Document and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) each year.
The 50% theory (minimum 2,300 hours) is assessed through a variety of modes including written assignments, presentations, examinations, professional discussions and a portfolio of evidence.
The course consists of three parts. You will be expected to demonstrate achievement of set competencies and outcomes at the end of each part to enable progression to the next part or to complete the course.
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
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