Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

Overview

Mental health nurses provide support and care to vulnerable individuals across all stages of life. Our Mental Health Nursing degree combines essential nursing values with contemporary knowledge, communication and interpersonal skills to help you start your dream career in mental health nursing.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Carlisle - Fusehill Street, Lancaster
• Institute: Institute of Health
• UCAS Code: B760
• Delivery Style: In-Person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 3 Years
• Course Start Point: September
• Award: BSc (Hons)

Entry Requirements

• 104-112 UCAS Tariff Points
• GCSE English Language and mathematics at grade 4/C or above
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths and Adult Literacy and Numeracy are also accepted

Tuition Fees

• £9,535 (UK, per year)
• £16,900 (International, per year)

Course Structure

Year One

• Applied Biological Sciences for Health
• Professional Practice and Accountability
• Developing Evidence-Based Practice
• Introduction to Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Concepts of Health and Social Policy
• Introduction to Mental Health Nursing

Year Two

• Pharmacology and Medicine Therapeutics
• Living with Long Term Conditions Across the Lifespan
• Learning from the Lived Experience
• Communication and Relationship Management in a Therapeutic Context
• Contemporary and Complimentary Approaches to Mental Health
• Developing Mental Health Nursing Skills

Year Three

• Clinical Decision Making and Complex Care
• Contemporary Issues and Change Management in Professional Practice
• Public Health
• Leading and Managing Health and Social Care
• The Art of Mental Health Nursing

Teaching & Assessment

How You Will Learn

• A variety of teaching and learning methods are used throughout the programme
• Student-centred, flexible and modern whilst being challenging and stimulating
• Fully supported by, and integrated with, technological approaches

How You Will Be Assessed

• Modules use formative and summative assessment
• Types and methods of assessment include:
  • Group seminars and presentations
  • Essays
  • Interpersonal skills analysis
  • Portfolio of evidence
  • Examination
  • Map of patient/client experience
  • Reflective essays
  • Community health profile, learning statement and reflective incident recording
  • Resource package
  • Poster presentation
  • Oral Defence and Justification
  • Dissertation

Funding

• You may also be eligible for additional funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund
• A Training Grant of £5,000 per academic year
• Parental Support of £2,000, if you have at least one dependent child under 15 years, or under 17 years if registered with special educational needs
• Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses
• Exceptional Support Fund (Students experiencing financial hardship)

Additional Costs

• There will be some additional costs, such as:
  • Books and journals
  • Stationery
  • Clothing and equipment
  • Other expenses (e.g., travel, car parking)