BSc Nursing - Mental Health
Mental Health nursing is a challenging yet rewarding profession where you can make a real difference to people’s lives.
As a student Mental Health nurse you’ll pursue a thought-provoking and challenging academic course along with gaining experience in a wide range of practical learning. Our course curriculum is informed by the latest research and encourages you to take an evidence-based approach to nursing care.
This forward thinking and innovative course will help you to achieve the requirements for registration in the UK as a nurse within the Mental Health field of practice. You’ll leave us as a confident and capable practitioner, able to carry out safe, effective and person-centred care while making valuable contributions to people's lives.
We have excellent relationships with our partner NHS Board, NHS Forth Valley. We work together to ensure that our course remains clinically excellent and our students get the best possible experience while they’re studying.
Our Mental Health course is based on the firm belief that mental health and wellbeing services must provide excellent care which respect the intrinsic value of people and communities in which they live. This philosophy is firmly held by all members of the course team.
Feedback from our clinical partners tells us that, as newly-qualified nurses, our students are seen as committed, enthusiastic and adaptable. Also confident, with the flexibility required to meet current service needs.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
- More than 95% of all undergraduates were in employment or further study fifteen months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020, HESA)
This course is the beginning of a career which involves ongoing professional development. Some of our graduates focus on initially consolidating their learning by working in practice. Others progress to postgraduate studies.
Many of our Mental Health nursing graduates find roles within the NHS. However, others have found employment in other areas of the public sector, as well as within the third sector of health and social care. As the policy of health and social care integration continues to progress, the role of the mental health nurse is expanding, providing a diverse range of opportunities following graduation and post-registration
Career options may include working in acute units, in the community or in specialist areas such as forensic psychiatry, alcohol or substance misuse or psychological therapists.
PSW Opportunity
2 years of PSW available after completion of Degree program
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
Year 1 entry – Four-year honours
Direct Entry to 1st Year:
Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above.
Year 2 entry – Three-year honours
Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:
Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above. Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
Please note that advanced entry options for students who have scored 35 in the International Baccalaureate or GCE A-Levels ABB in one sitting will also be considered on a case by case basis.
Nepal
Year 1 entry – Four-year honours
The University welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed the HSC Year 12, with a minimum of 75%.
Sri Lanka
Year 1 entry – Four-year honours
The University welcomes applications from students holding BBC at A level for entry to most undergraduate programmes. Please note that some programmes may also stipulate subject specific entry criteria.
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- Course Code: B760
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
46800 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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