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Nursing (Mental Health)

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

You may satisfy the requirement for the A-level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

Access Course (120 credits) with an overall mark of 63%, to include 63% in one Level 3 science module; a 20-credit level 2 Maths module passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Maths as part of the pre-2021 Access diploma.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE profile to include Grade C or 4 (or above) in English, Maths, and Science. Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills/Application of Number is acceptable as an alternative to GCSE Maths. Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills/Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

HNC (BTEC)

D

Pass HNC with overall Distinction to include 75 Distinctions in level 4 credits/units

HND (BTEC)

M

Pass HND with overall Merit to include 45 Distinctions in level 5 credits/units

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

25

To include 12 points at higher level.

112 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of 5 subjects (4 of which must be at higher level) to include English, Maths and science at H6 if studied at higher level or O4 if studied at ordinary level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

Overall BTEC National Extended Diploma(RQF) award profile DMM. or Overall BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) award profile DDD

UCAS Tariff

112

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Learning disabilities nursing

This three-year programme will prepare you for the professional role of a registered nurse meeting the mental health needs of individuals, in partnership with family, significant others, and their community-based setting.

Successful students will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which will permit them to practice as a Registered Nurse in the United Kingdom.

We have delivered nursing programmes for over 30 years and our courses provide excellence in teaching and research with innovative approaches to learning.

Career prospects for our nursing graduates are excellent, with the majority moving rapidly into posts within the NHS and independent sectors. Areas include hospital and community, elderly care, child and adolescent care and specialist practice nursing. Graduates from the BSc Hons Nursing (Mental Health) with specialise in roles related to mental health.

The University regularly ‘refreshes’ courses to make sure they are as up-to-date as possible. The University calls this process 'academic revalidation’. This course is currently being ‘refreshed’, with changes put in place for students entering from September 2017 onwards. For the most up-to-date course/ module information, please contact the Course Director .

Tuition fees

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England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,320
per year
International
£16,320
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,750
per year
Republic of Ireland
£4,750
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Derry~Londonderry

Department:

Magee Campus

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

19%
UK students
81%
International students
17%
Male students
83%
Female students
74%
2:1 or above
9%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
C

After graduation


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Learning disabilities nursing

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£21,995
low
Average annual salary
100%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

99%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
1%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
1%
Building finishing trades

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