Nursing (Mental Health)

Leeds University Business School

Postgraduate

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Mental health problems include temporary reactions (to a painful event, stress or external pressures, or systems of drug or alcohol use, lack of sleep or physical illness) and long-term psychiatric conditions with significant effects on how the individual functions.
The Nursing (Mental Health) BSc offers the opportunity to study mental health nursing in depth, through inspirational research-led teaching. We provide innovative and creative learning, focusing on service users’ experiences.
The course aims to help you develop effective skills in working with people with diverse and complex mental health problems, across the age range. Enhanced self-awareness and dynamic interactive skills enable you to respond to service users and carers in different situations, and promote holistic interventions, including psychological, physical, and social approaches.
The range of mental health services accessed through the course gives you opportunities to further specialise once you have qualified.
The School of Healthcare welcomes International/Overseas students. For more information please refer to the School of Healthcare Admissions policy here
Course Leader is Gary Morris.
Admissions Tutor is Elaine McNichol. She can answer specific queries about the course, though she is frequently teaching or supervising and may not be able to respond to you immediately.

For all course enquiries, please email in the first instance
Excellent facilities
The School of Healthcare is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health. We aim to provide high quality education and research and to develop knowledge that both informs and improves practice.
The School has a dedicated clinical skills suite with hospital beds, Adult, Child and Midwifery suites and facilities for Mental Health nursing and Social Work teams

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Start date

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: BCC preferably including a science subject (biology, human biology, chemistry, maths, physics or social sciences, such as psychology).
Not general studies or critical thinking.
GCSE: 5 GCSEs grade C or above / 4 or 5 (if taken after 2016) including Maths, English Language and 2 science subjects
Other course specific tests:
You will need to show evidence of study in the last 5 years.
You are required to provide an academic reference, which also includes a statement which attests to (your) character and good standing.
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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Social Work
  • Teaching
  • International
  • School
  • Healthcare
  • Health nursing

Course programme

This programme meets the NMC (2010) guiding principles underpinning pre-registration education for nurses of “fitness for purpose” and “fitness for practice”. It consists of not less than 4,600 hours of study (2,300 hours in the practice setting and 2,300 hours theoretical study), which results in 360 credits across three levels:

Part 1: 120 credits at level 1 leading to progression point one of the programme

Part 2: 120 credits at level 2 leading to progression point two of the programme

Part 3: 120 credits at level 3 enabling registration with the NMC.

The focus of the first year is on shared learning, which takes place with other nursing and undergraduate healthcare students. This incorporates a number of general themes such as biology, sociology, psychology, promoting health, communication and study/research skills. A core focus is on developing caring skills, self-awareness and reflective practice.

In year 2 the skills of therapeutic engagement will be developed across the lifespan, with the emphasis on the lived experience of mental health service users. This will include utilising different perspectives, underpinned by research and the ethical/legal frameworks for mental health practice.

In year 3 you'll focus on developing intervention strategies and approaches for more complex mental health needs, including pharmacology and risk management. A 10,000-word research dissertation develops your ability to use, summarise and communicate research evidence and apply it to your professional practice. Towards the end of the course, there will be an opportunity for a period of consolidation and preparation for registered nursing practice.

Clinical placements are an integral part of your training. Read "Study abroad and work placements" tab.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Biological Knowledge for Practice 30 credits
  • Theory and Practice Module 1 40 credits
  • Theory and Practice Module 2 20 credits
  • Learning Together; Working Together 30 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Healthcare Ethics and Law 10 credits
  • Theory and Practice Module 3 40 credits
  • Theory and Practice Module 4 20 credits
  • The Lived Experience of Mental Health Problems 20 credits
  • Promoting Mental Well-being Across the Lifespan 20 credits
  • Research for Healthcare and Social Work Professionals 10 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Pharmacology - Applied to Practice 10 credits
  • Theory and Practice Module 5 40 credits
  • Theory and Practice Module 6 20 credits
  • Research Dissertation 30 credits
  • Working with People with Complex Mental Health Needs 10 credits
Optional modules
  • European Nursing 10 credits
  • New Perspectives on Child Protection 10 credits
  • Fundamentals of Diabetes Care 10 credits
  • International Healthcare 10 credits
  • Media Depictions of Mental Health (Online) 10 credits
  • International Study - Healthcare Provision Outside the UK 10 credits
  • International Study - Healthcare Provision Outside the UK (26 weeks) 10 credits
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder

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