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Nursing/Registered Nurse: Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)

University of Cumbria

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Carlisle - Fusehill Street

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Mental Health Nursing aims to provide support and care for vulnerable individuals across the lifespan to meet their individual needs, combining nursing values with contemporary knowledge, expertise, communication, and interpersonal skills to form strong therapeutic relationships.Our course is designed to give you the professional and academic qualifications you need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and practice as a mental health nurse. This degree will provide the basis for your future career choices enable you to work as a mental health nurse in a variety of settings including inpatient and community services and specialist centres of excellence such as Eating Disorders, Memory Assessment, Drug & Alcohol or Forensic and Prison Services.


Course overview

The course requires you to spend half of the time in clinical practice-based placements working alongside highly experienced professionals, you will develop your skills and confidence in supporting people who experience a variety of mental health conditions across the lifespan. the other half of your studies is through academic learning, where you explore the fundamental principles of nursing and especially mental health nursing, alongside the Biological, Psychological, Social, Cultural, Legal, Ethical and Political aspects of working in a 21st century healthcare services.Placements will be across the sector including both NHS and private/voluntary- sector provision. In your second year, you will have the opportunity to arrange an enrichment placement that provides you with the opportunity to develop your learning which could involve national or international work. Our academic staff has extensive professional expertise that they will share with you to help develop your knowledge and understanding of mental health nursing at university. You will develop your independent thinking and problem-solving skills. Your learning will include the use of taught sessions and discussions, lectures with our academic staff, guest speakers and experts by experience. There will also be opportunity to develop clinical and mandatory skills, scenario-based experiences within a purpose built hospital wards environment, attend workshops and conferences and be part of experiential learning through computerised simulation and interactive immersion room. All of which will be supported by a wide variety of online education platforms including our innovative virtual learning environments portfolio development.


On this course you will...

Work alongside individuals experiencing mental illness, long-term conditions, and significant psychological wellbeing concerns, providing time and support to help them recover.Use high-quality simulation facilities alongside your practice experience and academic lectures.Undertake placements in a wide variety of settings, covering Child, Adult and Older Persons Nursing, within both inner-city and rural locations.Learn from experienced practitioners with clinical experience in a wide range of clinical backgrounds and academic interests.Hear first-hand accounts of stories in healthcare from individual lived experiences.Achieve a professional qualification as a registered nurse, alongside a varied experience of practice areas with which you can consider your future career options.


What you will learn

You will spend 50% of the programme in clinical practice being supervised and assessed by clinical staff. The theoretical input is delivered by expert teaching staff and is based on the most up to date contemporary evidence and research, using modern teaching methods and technology. The programme will equip you to deliver safe and effective care to the highest standards and ensure you practice with compassion and confidence. You will be taught to work with c

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 13,250per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria

  • University League Table

    123rd

  • Campus address

    University of Cumbria, Registered Office, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 2HH, England

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Experience the benefits of a large university in a more personalised setting, allowing for a mentored approach to teaching. Your tutor will know you by name.
Teaching is led by lecturers with real-world experience, industry links and involvement in the latest research.
One of the few UK universities with campuses located in or near UNESCO World Heritage sites (the Lake District National Park and Hadrian’s Wall).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    78th out of 82 1

    59th out of 73 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    123 59%

    61st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    98.0 98%

    26th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    62nd

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    116 65%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    18th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.50 62%

    72nd

    58

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