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BSc Nursing (Mental Health) with Foundation Year

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Nursing (Mental Health) with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
B78F
Typical offer
A-level CDD

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 80 A level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however, if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a Foundation Year for students without formal qualifications, leading into the full four-year degree. Students complete MYEPAD Parts 1-3 to demonstrate proficiency against NMC standards, and undertake an extended project in their final year.

Modules

  • Academic Skills
  • ​​Preparation for Professional Practice
  • Communicating with Impact
  • Professionalism: applied roles and responsibilities
  • Introduction to Nursing
  • Health Sciences for Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
  • Person centred Nursing Care for Health & Wellbeing (Mental Health)
  • Research for Health and Wellbeing
  • Pharmacological and Psychosocial Interventions (Mental Health)
  • Developing Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
  • Leadership for Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
  • Innovation and Improvement in Nursing Practice (Mental Health)
  • Transition to Autonomous Practice (Mental Health)