BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 31 overall. BTEC: DDM We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus BB at A level Distinction, Merit in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health), a nursing (mental health) degree focusing on therapeutic care and clinical practice. The curriculum combines academic study with extensive clinical placements in healthcare environments and training within an advanced clinical simulation unit. Graduates achieve eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through modules such as Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing, Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing, Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 2. The second year advances into illness studies through Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan, Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health, Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4. The third year addresses complex care and leadership via Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills, Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care, Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 6.
Modules
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
- Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
- Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 2
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan
- Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health
- Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4
- Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills
- Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care
- Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 6