Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Kingston University, London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

49,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

NursingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Mental health nursing is a highly rewarding career where you can make a real difference. This course leads to registration as a mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Your studies include core elements for all fields of nursing and modules specific to mental health.

You’ll learn first-hand from mental health service users and carers, through our partnerships with service user and carer-led organisations.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning in a wide range of placements. Our placement providers include South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust, South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Foundation Trust, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and independent hospitals, including the Priory Group.

Example modules – Therapeutic Interventions in Nursing: Bio-Psycho Social Approaches – Coordinating the Care of People with Complex Mental Healthcare Needs – Introduction to Professional Practice

Our graduates work as mental health staff nurses, forensic staff nurses, research nurses, psychiatric liaison nurses and in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Mental health nursing is a highly rewarding career where you can make a real difference. This course leads to registration as a mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Your studies include core elements for all fields of nursing and modules specific to mental health.

You’ll learn first-hand from mental health service users and carers, through our partnerships with service user and carer-led organisations.

You’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning in a wide range of placements. Our placement providers include South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust, South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Foundation Trust, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and independent hospitals, including the Priory Group.

Example modules – Therapeutic Interventions in Nursing: Bio-Psycho Social Approaches – Coordinating the Care of People with Complex Mental Healthcare Needs – Introduction to Professional Practice

Our graduates work as mental health staff nurses, forensic staff nurses, research nurses, psychiatric liaison nurses and in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).

Admission Requirements

112+
95+
7+

UCAS tariff points: 112-128

GCSE at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017) in English Language and Mathematics (Science also preferred) or equivalent qualification, e.g. Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy; Level 2 Applied Science.

GCSE Science grade 4 or above (formerly A*-C) is not required from Access students undertaking a science or health-based access course.

Enhanced DBS check and Occupational Health Clearance. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

The typical requirement for entry for this course is 112-128 UCAS points, Health and Science subjects preferred:

  • A-levels BBC (General Studies not accepted)
  • BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit
  • Access to HE course to value of 112 UCAS points normally achieved with 21 Distinctions and 18 Merits

3 Years
Sep-2023

Tuition fees

Domestic
27,750 GBP
International
49,500 GBP

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