Program Overview

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Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

Overview

The three-year full-time degree in Nursing leads to a professional nursing qualification and eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This is a practical, patient-centred course with equal amounts of theory and clinical practice which allows you to experience a range of healthcare services.

Professional Accreditation

This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as the statutory body and regulator of nursing and midwifery healthcare professions.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points.
• A levels: BBC, to include at least two full A levels. There are no specific subject requirements.
• T levels: Merit - there are no subject-specific requirements.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM - there are no specific subject requirements.
• Applicants on Access Programmes: 112 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma - there are no subject-specific requirements.
• International Baccalaureate Requirements: 112 UCAS tariff points to include at least 80 points from 2 HL subjects. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths, English Language and Literature A or English B.
• Plus minimum of GCSEs with grade C or grade 4, to include English Language or English Literature and Mathematics.
• Level 2 equivalents are accepted in place of GCSE English Language and Mathematics.
• Additional entry requirements: We accept NVQ Level 3 in any subject – you must currently be working in a health environment as a healthcare assistant, support worker or carer with 2 years’ work experience.

Occupational Health Screening

All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening. This will involve completing an on-line occupational health questionnaire and attendance if required at a medical appointment.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

All places are also offered subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (previously known as CRB check) disclosure.

English Language Requirements

Minimum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent (no sub-test lower than 7.0).

Foundation Year Entry

If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, our Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences has a route to Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

Transferring from Another University

We allow transfers from other universities to Year 2 only, on a case-by-case basis.

Curriculum

First Year

• Nursing Foundations
• Understanding People and Health
• Health and Wellbeing in Communities
• Person Centred Needs and Care Planning
• Practice 1
• Practice Hours – stage 1

Second Year

• Practice Hours – stage 2
• Contemporary Perspectives in Nursing
• Leading and Managing Nursing Care
• Health Numeracy Assessment
• Implementing Person Centred Care
• Evaluating Person-centred Care
• Practice 2

Final Year

• Critical perspectives in Nursing
• The Business of Caring
• Co-ordinating and Leading Care
• Improving Safety and Quality of care
• Practice 3
• Practice Hours – stage 3

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

The programme is framed around four core concepts:

• direct clinical/patient care
• leadership and collaborative practice
• improving quality
• developing practice and developing self and others

Facilities

Our clinical wards are designed to give the look and feel of a hospital environment, allowing you to learn the art and science of nursing in a safe and relaxed environment.

Fees, Finance, and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

• UK: £9,535
• International: £25,338

Additional Course Costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student.

Funding Your Studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.

The government has outlined new funding for nursing, midwifery and other allied health professions courses. From September 2020, Students at English universities will receive up to £8,000 with a minimum of £5,000 a year in funding.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship.

Career Prospects

Mental Health Nursing prepares students to work in hospital wards, community teams, the independent and voluntary sectors, or specialist mental health services.

Most of our students gain employment locally and immediately upon completion.

Support for Your Studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.