Course Description
Help change lives for the better and improve the patient experience on this MN Mental Health Nursing degree.
Designed in partnership with local NHS Trusts, you’ll gain real-life healthcare experience in a variety of settings, including community practices and hospitals.
Once you graduate, you’ll have the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to provide high-quality patient care and become a qualified Mental Health Nurse.
Entry Requirements
Qualifications or experience
- A second-class honours degree, or equivalent, completed within the last 5 years.
- Applicants should have completed 12 years of general education with relevant documentation to support this (or 10 years with relevant vocational training).
- All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application, and will be asked to submit a portfolio of evidence that they have a minimum of 800 hours of prior relevant clinical experience and 650 hours of relevant theory learning. If successful, applicants will be required to declare if they have been subject to any disciplinary procedures of fitness to practice by any other regulator, professional body, employer or educational establishment.
- Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with a minimum component score of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing.
Fees
For fees and funding options please visit website to find out more
Programme Funding
If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details
Module Details
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Fundamentals – 30 credits
- Person-Centred Journeys – 30 credits
- Fundamentals of Professional Mental Health Nursing Practice – 30 credits
There are no options modules in this year.
Year 2
Core modules in this year include:
- Fundamentals – 30 credits
- Person-Centred Journeys – 30 credits
- Fundamentals of Professional Mental Health Nursing Practice – 30 credits
There are no options modules in this year.
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