BSc Nursing / RN Mental Health
Entry requirements
GCSE: GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C/grade 4 minimum (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. It is preferred that applicants already hold grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification, prior to making their application. Applicants who are in the process of completing their GCSE English Language and Mathematics or level 2 equivalents may also be considered. For applicants who do not hold GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or above, the following qualifications may be considered: Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics or a Higher Maths Equivalency Test with a minimum mark of 65%. For more information please visit Equivalency Testing . UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS Tariff points. A level: 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of three A-Levels. BTEC: DMM T level: T level - Overall grade of merit. Access to HE: 104 UCAS Tariff points. Health and Social Care related subjects preferred. Scottish Highers: The equivalent of 104 UCAS Tariff points. To include specific subjects: at least one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Psychology or Sociology at Higher Level in lieu of GCSE with Maths and English. Irish Leaving Certificate: The equivalent of 104 UCAS Tariff points. IB: 30-31 points. 104 UCAS Tariff points equivalent.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, providing a grounding in mental health care across hospital and community settings. Half of the three-year programme involves clinical placements in the NHS, independent sector and prison services. Modules progress from foundational transdisciplinary science and simulated practice learning through to autonomous and leadership-focused nursing practice. Graduates are eligible for registration as qualified nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Modules
- Introduction to Mental Health Nursing
- Practice Module: Part 1
- Transdisciplinary Science
- Voices and Choices
- Developing Mental Health Nursing
- Evidence Based Interventional Nursing
- Practice Module - Part 2
- Mental Health Field Specific Care Needs
- Being an Autonomous Mental Health Practitioner
- Being an Inspiring Mental Health Practitioner
- Part 3 Nursing Practice
- Leading Mental Health Nursing