Program Overview

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Nursing - Mental Health and Child - Dual Award - MSci

Overview

Our four-year undergraduate Nursing – Dual Award course gives you practice experience in two different fields of nursing as well as developing your leadership skills in a research-informed way, ultimately providing the opportunity to register as a nurse in two fields.

Entry Requirements

Essential requirements

• Standard offer: 120 UCAS Tariff points.
• Accelerate offer: 96 UCAS Tariff points.

Applicants will also need to complete an interview for this course.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory occupational health check, an enhanced DBS check and registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority prior to enrolling on this course.

GCSE and other level 2 requirements

In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above.

A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements

• A Level: 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels, Grades BBB (or equivalent), Required subjects: Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology or a Science subject at A Level or level 3 equivalent.
• Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 120 UCAS Tariff points, Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
• T Level: Merit overall, Accepted subjects: Healthcare Science; Science.
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, At least 45 credits at level 3 with 30 credits at Merit or Distinction, Accepted subjects: Health or Science-related pathway.
• OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 120 UCAS Tariff points, Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Health and Social Care or Applied Science.
• NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 120 UCAS Tariff points, Accepted subjects: Childcare and Education; Children's Care, Learning and Development; Children and Young People's Workforce; Health and Social Care; Early Years Education and Care.
• WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 120 UCAS Tariff points, Required subjects: Either this qualification or an accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in a relevant Health and Social Care, Psychology, Social Science or Science subject (e.g Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
• Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects, Required subjects: Health, Psychology, Social Science or Science related subject at Higher level.
• Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCC) or two Advanced Highers (CC) plus two Highers (CC), Required subjects: Health, Psychology, Social Science or Science subject at Higher level or above.
• Welsh Baccalaureate: 120 UCAS Tariff points, Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, Required subjects: Either this qualification or an accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in a Health and Social Care, Psychology, Social Science or Science subject (e.g. Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics).

International qualifications

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain a minimum of 30 points overall, Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Higher level.
• EU / International students: Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept.

Fees & How to Apply

UK students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.
• Award: MSci
• Starting: Sep 2025
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 4 years
• Fees: £9,535 in 2025/26

International students

• Sorry, this course is not available to International students.

Course in Depth

Year One

• What is Nursing? 20 credits
• Providing and Evaluating Care 20 credits
• Introduction to Leadership and Teamwork 20 credits
• Assessing Needs and Planning Care 20 credits
• Professional Practice 1 40 credits

Year Two

• Complex Care 1: Assessing and Planning 20 credits
• Complex Care 2: Providing and Evaluating Care 20 credits
• Improving Quality and Safety in a Global Context 20 credits
• Leadership and Co-ordinating Care 20 credits
• Professional Practice 2 40 credits

Year Three

• Nursing Care: Children and Young People 20 credits
• Medicines Management and Applied Physiology in Children and Young Peoples' Nursing 20 credits
• Leadership and Decision Making in Children and Young Peoples’ Nursing 20 credits
• Delivering High Quality, Safe Nursing Care for Children, Young People and their Families 20 credits
• Professional Practice 3 40 credits

Year Four

• Nursing Care: Mental Health 20 credits
• Research based Medicines Management and Applied Physiology in Mental Health Nursing 20 credits
• Leadership and Decision Making in Mental Health Nursing 20 credits
• Delivering High Quality, Safe Nursing Care in Mental Health Nursing 20 credits
• Professional Practice 4 40 credits

Employability

Employment opportunities

We have collaborated with clinical practice colleagues, service users and carers in the West Midlands region to design our dual awards to meet the changing health care needs and services of the region, and beyond, nationally.

Holding a dual award offers more employment options. Choosing either to specialise in one field of practice or work towards specialising in clinical roles where being qualified in two fields of practice is required for specialist roles in emergency care, primary care and clinical liaison roles in large hospitals.

Once qualified and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council you can practice in the UK and many countries overseas. As a qualified nurse you could find yourself working within the NHS, the private sector, in the community, at GP surgeries, at schools, plus many more - the options are endless.

Facilities & Staff

Our Facilities

Our Nursing and Midwifery courses are based at our City South campus in leafy Edgbaston.

We’ve spent £41million expanding our facilities at City South. These facilities offer hands-on practical experience, replicating the spaces you will come across in professional practice.

In a sector where new techniques are constantly being discovered, we work hard to ensure that you learn using the most up-to-date equipment available.

Centre for Skills and Simulation

The Centre for Skills and Simulation offers a range of different spaces which replicate situations that you will encounter in practice. These include hospital wards, an operating theatre and a home environment room.

Simulation Manikins

We have several Simulation men (SIM men) and simulation babies (SIM babies) which are anatomically correct manikins used for teaching specific techniques such as advanced adult and paediatric life support skills, acute and high dependency clinical skills, first aid and communication skills.

Computer Facilities

The Seacole building has two open-access IT Suites which offer PCs, printers, photocopiers and scanners. There is also an IT Helpdesk for quick and easy help with your computing or internet issues.

Our staff

• Helen Davis-Miles, Course Lead for MSci Nursing and Senior Lecturer
• Susie Guthrie, Senior Lecturer Placement Development and Support (Child Nursing)
• Jaye Ryan, Senior Lecturer in Nursing
• Robin Wilkinson, Assistant Lecturer in Learning Disabilities