BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)

Bachelor's degree

In Ormskirk

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Ormskirk

  • Duration

    3 Years

Nursing is one of the most rewarding careers to enter, and more importantly it is a privilege. Mental Health Nurses work with children and adults. As a specialist nurse you will be able to assess, plan and develop individual packages of care designed to provide the appropriate levels of physical, emotional and psychological care for people while meeting the challenges of a changing healthcare environment. This degree enables you to gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to help plan, coordinate and deliver care in a safe, compassionate and effective way. As well as understanding the specific needs of those with mental health problems you will gain a broader awareness of the needs of all client groups.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Ormskirk (Lancashire)
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St Helens Road, L39 4QP

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities are excellent. NMC registration is recognised the world over, and following registration as a Mental Health Nurse, you can pursue a career in a wide variety of settings and specialisms including general psychiatry in hospital and community settings such as: adult and older adult specialist services including addictions, children and young people, and forensic services.

112 UCAS Tariff points on the new UCAS Tariff, to include A Level grades BB or equivalent, plus at least five GCSEs at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) which must include English Language and Mathematics.

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Subjects

  • Nursing Practice
  • Nurse
  • Nurse training
  • Mental Health
  • Nursing
  • Social care
  • Health
  • Social Wellbeing
  • Health nursing
  • Leadership
  • Management
  • Practitioner
  • Psychiatry

Course programme

Year 1

PUP1178 Foundation Sciences for Nursing (30 credits)

PUP1179 Understanding Health and Social Care (30 credits)

PUP1182 Introduction to the Role of Mental Health Nursing (20 credits)

PUP1184 Skills for Nursing Practice 1 (20 credits)

PUP1185 Nursing Practice 1 (20 credits)

Year 2

PUP2221 Learning in Inter-Professional Practice: Enhancing Competency (40 credits)

PUP2222 Applied Sciences for Health and Wellbeing 1 (30 credits)

PUP2223 Research Methods in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

PUP2226 Application to the Role of Mental Health Nurse in Contemporary Practice (30 credits)

PUP2233 Skills for Nursing Practice 2 (20 credits)

PUP2234 Nursing Practice 2 (20 credits)

Year 3

PUP3230 Learning in Inter-Professional Practice: Achieving Competency (40 credits)

PUP3231 Applied Sciences for Health and Wellbeing 2 (20 credits)

PUP3232 Preparing for the Professional Role (30 credits)

PUP3235 Working Towards a Competent Practitioner in Mental Health Nursing (30 credits)

PUP3267 Skills for Nursing Practice 3 (20 credits)

PUP3268 Nursing Practice 3 (20 credits)

Additional information

International students enrolling on the programme in academic year 2017/18 are £11,575 per annum.



How will I be assessed?

Assessment in both theory and practice is continuous and assessed against national outcomes and generic and field competencies, with students required to demonstrate evidence of their achievement. A range of assessment of theory procedures is in place including assignments, seminar presentations, advanced notice examinations, online learning activities, case studies and portfolio work.

Who will be teaching me?

All lectures are delivered by professionals within the field of nursing as well as specialists in other areas. The programme team represent a range of qualified, research-active professionals with extensive experience of working within the health and/or social care sector. Most importantly service users, carers and their families will be involved in facilitating your learning so that you gain an understanding about the impact care has on individual groups.


If you are a UK or eligible EU student joining this pre-registration degree in academic year 2016/17 (i.e. March 2017 entry)

Financial Support
If you are a UK or EU student joining this degree in academic year 2016/17 (i.e. March 2017 entry), you may be eligible to apply for a means-tested NHS Bursary, a non-means-tested NHS Grant, and a Maintenance Loan from the Government.

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)

£ 9,250 + VAT