BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements A Level: BCC to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Grade C and BC at A Level to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Must complete 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and 15 at Level 2. Of the 45 credits at level 3, you will need a minimum of 18 Distinctions, 18 Merits and 9 passes. T Level: M We strongly advise applicants to take advantage of the advice available online, from demonstrating you have the relevant qualifications or experience, tips on writing your personal statement to advice on preparing for interview, we have a wealth of support and guidance available to applicants to ensure you are able to demonstrate that you have what it takes and make your application the best it can be. . Additional All applicants are required to attend an interview. For further support on preparing for interview and what to expect at interview, . One satisfactory reference from someone who is able to comment on your attitude and approach to learning in a professional or academic sense.An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. A satisfactory medical will be required once an offer has been made. We will contact you closer to your start date with details of how to obtain these. The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Equivalent qualifications considered are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Mathematics. (Must have been achieved since 2016)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Mental Health), combining general nursing practice with specialist mental health care. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Communication & Writing. Clinical placements in various settings are integrated throughout the programme, and a final-year module prepares students for professional registration.
Modules
- The Essentials of Nursing Practice
- Promoting Health and Wellbeing
- Assessing Needs and Creating Therapeutic Opportunities
- Developing Confidence in Practice
- Enhancing Assessment & Evidence-Based Interventions
- Pofessional, Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
- Informed Decision Making in the Practice Environment
- Evidence Based Practice: Evaluating Care within the Context of Practice
- Advancing Knowledge, Skills & Therapeutic Interventions
- Leading and Managing Quality Care Across Settings
- The Nurse as an Educator
- Becoming a Proficient Practitioner