BN Nursing (Mental Health) with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
32 points. UCAS tariff points required: 32 The UCAS tariff points can come from 1 A-level (grade C or above) or an equivalent qualification. You will also need: GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above A clear commitment to pursuing a career in nursing To be at least 18 years old However, all applicants will be judged on their individual merits and we may take other skills, qualifications and life experience into account. We welcome mature students without the usual formal qualifications and will consider your application based on your suitability and preparedness to complete the Foundation Year. The BA Nursing (Adult) with Foundation Year is aimed at individuals who may have few or no relevant formal qualifications but who can demonstrate a clear commitment to pursuing a career in nursing. Personal, professional and educational experiences will be considered to determine motivation and ability to progress onto the degree course. If you will be over the age of 21 at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you are considered a mature student . At Winchester this means our offer may be different, taking into account any work or life experiences you have, alongside any qualifications you hold. Nursing Interview Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, and will be expected to demonstrate that they have an understanding of the requirements of nursing. Information about this day will be sent to all invited applicants.
About this course
BN (Hons) in Nursing (Mental Health). Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), graduates are eligible for admission to Part 1 of the NMC register. The first year is campus-based, with later years divided equally between academic study and practice placements.
Modules
- Essential Skills for learning in healthcare
- Science for Healthcare
- Health and Wellbeing in Today’s Society
- Becoming a Healthcare Professional
- Leading Self in Personal and Professional Practice
- Nursing Sciences and Population Health 1
- Practice Learning for Nursing – Part 1
- The Effective Mental Health Nurse
- Leading Self and Others in Personal and Professional Nursing Practice
- Nursing Sciences and Population Health 2
- Practice Learning for Nursing – Part 2
- Preparation for Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry
- Self-Managed Practice Experience
- Transformative Mental Health Nursing Practice
- Practice Learning for Nursing 3
- Evidence Based Practice Inquiry Project