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BSc Nursing (Mental Health)

Ulster University

Institution
Ulster University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
B760
Typical offer
A-level BBC

Entry requirements

A level: BBC

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Mental Health), combining mental health nursing with professional accountability. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme allocates roughly equal time to university-based learning and clinical placement, with an average of 22 weeks of practice learning each year. Graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Modules

  • Assessing the Mental and Physical Health Needs and Abilities of People
  • The accountable, professional and evidence informed registered nurse (Mental Health)
  • Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration in Person and Family Centred Nursing
  • Planning and Providing Person-Centred Care for Mental and Physical Well-being (Mental Health)
  • Learning to be a professional nurse in practice
  • Meeting the Mental and Physical Health Care Needs of People in Mental Health Nursing
  • Promoting Holistic Health and Well-being in Mental Health Nursing
  • The Accountable, Professional and Research Informed Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Interpersonal communication and the principles of psychological therapies
  • Interdisciplinary Working in Practice
  • Leadership and Quality Improvement in Healthcare Environments
  • Supporting People with Complex Care Needs and Pharmacological Interventions in Mental Health Nursing
  • Therapeutic psychological approaches and interventions in mental health nursing
  • The Accountable, Professional and Research Competent Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Becoming a Registered Nurse