48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Blended
Mental health nurses play a vital role in supporting people of all ages and backgrounds at some of the most difficult and challenging times of their lives.
Our four-year degree course in Mental Health Nursing will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to provide high quality, compassionate nursing care to people dealing with mental ill-health as well as support to their families.
You will develop keen interpersonal and communication skills to prepare you for working as part of a team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, community workers, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
We have excellent working relationships with many healthcare providers, so you will have access to a wide range of clinical experiences across south west Wales. These include placements in the NHS and independent sector in hospitals and community settings.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Nursing
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
Blended
Mental health nurses play a vital role in supporting people of all ages and backgrounds at some of the most difficult and challenging times of their lives.
Our four-year degree course in Mental Health Nursing will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to provide high quality, compassionate nursing care to people dealing with mental ill-health as well as support to their families.
You will develop keen interpersonal and communication skills to prepare you for working as part of a team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, community workers, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
We have excellent working relationships with many healthcare providers, so you will have access to a wide range of clinical experiences across south west Wales. These include placements in the NHS and independent sector in hospitals and community settings.
Admission Requirements
You must be a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) employed and supported in a nursing role by Swansea Bay UHB, Hywel Dda UHB or Powys Health Board.
To apply you will need a minimum of BBB at A level, health or science-related courses preferable.
You will also need a minimum of 5 grade A-C GCSE passes including English/Welsh language, Maths and a Physical Science or Double Science Award.
In certain circumstances, Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Mathematics and Key Skills Level 2 in Communication will be accepted in lieu of GCSE Welsh/English Language, if undertaken since September 2015.
Alternative requirements:
Access – 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and 15 at level 2. Of the 45 credits at level 3, a minimum of 24 distinctions, 18 merits and 3 passes will be required.
BTEC – DDM
Welsh Baccalaureate – grade B and BB at A2 or DM at BTEC
You can enter the course with a level 4 Certificate in health care studies for Health care Support Worker’s and will be considered to start at level 5 part time studies. This option will only be offered depending on the number of successful applicants.
In addition, there will be a requirement to APeL in 300 hours of clinical practice.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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