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Course Overview

Mental health nurses have a unique and profound impact on the lives of the people they care for, building and maintaining therapeutic relationships across all aspects of people’s lives. You'll gain the clinical and communication skills required to support the individual within their own recovery process.

Alongside preparing you to be an expert mental health nurse, our program recognises that all nurses need to be able to work with people suffering from physical health conditions and learning disabilities across the lifespan. We will give you a broad range of knowledge and skills pertinent to all the fields of nursing. This will include detailed knowledge of physical health care and essential physical nursing procedures as well as the skills to work with people who have learning disabilities.

Discover employment and further study opportunities that you could consider once you graduate with a Nursing degree, and learn how you can stand out to graduate employers

We encourage you to:

  • Undertake career planning and research
  • Build your networks, meet employees and graduates
  • Gain essential work experience during your course
  • Attend career fairs and events
  • Continually develop your skills and knowledge
  • Get involved with relevant clubs and societies

Knowledge and skills

Through evidence-informed theoretical study and a variety of clinical practice opportunities, you will gain the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to succeed in the nursing profession:

  • Person-centered communication skills to promote engagement with patients from a range of backgrounds in a sensitive and empathetic way
  • Assessment, planning and evaluation skills in a range of clinical contexts
  • Ability to apply research-based evidence to professional practice
  • The ability to coordinate care for people with complex health needs
  • Management, leadership and team-working skills within multi-professional teams
  • The ability to reflect on your practice and learn from your experiences.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

UCAS tariff

104 - 120

GCSEs

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English, and Science. Consideration may be given to Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics. Please note we do not accept Functional Skills Level 2 in English, or Key Skills in Maths or English, or Adult Literacy/Numeracy.

Plus one of the following:

A levels

104–120 Tariff points to include a minimum of two A levels. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. General Studies excluded.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction, including 15 in Science or Social Science.

BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma 

DMM-DDM – Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered.

International Baccalaureate

26–30 points overall. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered. English, Mathematics, and Science accepted within as GCSE equivalent at higher level = 4, standard level = 5

Degrees

Previous degrees are considered at 2:2 or above. Science, Health, or Social Science profile is preferred but any subject considered.

Extended entry requirements:

  • In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is required. Ideally, this should be one of the qualifications listed here, but the admissions team will assess on a case-by-case basis.
  • Meeting the academic minimum is the first stage of an application being considered. Applicants must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered further.
  • We will require an academic reference and an employer reference as part of the application process.
  • Attend an interview.
  • You must pass disclosure and barring service and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be able to start this course.
  • If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above you will have to achieve an IELTS (or equivalent qualification) at the grade of at least 7.0 (at least 6.5 in all elements sections). English language requirements.

Fees

Home Fee: £9250
International Fee: £14200  
Part-time (Home) Fee: £770


This information was accurate on : 27/04/2021
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