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Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Mental Health)

University of South Wales

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    Glyntaff Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

The PG Dip Nursing (Mental Health) blends the knowledge and theory of nursing and applies these into practice. The course is modelled around the NMC (2018) Future Nurse Proficiencies seven platforms allowing the student to explore the art of nursing using learning pedagogies and assessment techniques that are authentic and reflect skills and knowledge required in the practice setting.

The aim of this course is to produce autonomous, resilient analytical, critical thinking nurses with the ability to lead and work in a variety of settings yet maintaining the unique nature of their field of practice.

Alongside the theoretical underpinnings of nursing, this course utilises simulation to facilitate an understanding of the art of nursing and to learn and practice of nursing skills and procedures. In addition, simulation offers the opportunity to rehearse interpersonal skills, to understand and demonstrate professionalism and the ability to maintain service, user dignity and respect. Working alongside practice partners, students will become proficient in a wide range of nursing skills and procedures measured and assessed against the standards of proficiencies for registered nurses. On completion of the course, students will be able to apply for registration with the NMC. Additionally, there is an optional 3rd year available to obtain an MSc in Professional Practice.

Registrants will be knowledgeable in the core nursing skills with an ability to adopt a critical approach in applying these to their field of practice. This course is available for current NMC registrants wanting to obtain dual qualification in another field of practice.

CAREERS

Students on registration with NMC are able to apply for roles in a wide range of NHS, non-NHS and social care settings linked to their field of practice.

How does this course prepare me for employment?

Practice learning experience comprises 50% of the courses and students are offered a wide range of NHS, non-NHS and social care experiences within, near to, and away from the service users’ home.

Students are supported by registrants or healthcare experts throughout the practice learning experience. Practice Supervisors provides the practice based learning. Practice Assessors assess proficiency using the All Wales Practice Assessment Document and an Academic Assessor oversees the theoretical and practical components of the programme to ensure high quality support during the Practice Learning Experience.

Students are expected to travel but generally travel time will be less than 60 minutes. In some fields of practice placements may take more than the average outlined above. When possible accommodation will be provided to minimise excessive travel.

There is opportunity for European placements and these placements will be advertised to the student groups as they become available.

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University information

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of South Wales, Llantwit Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, CF37 1DL, Wales

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    43rd out of 82 7

    54th out of 73 2

    22nd out of 32 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 208
    138 66%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    98.0 98%

    26th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    53rd

    14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 180
    126 70%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    11th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.30 83%

    13th

    11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 163
    99 61%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    2nd

    18

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.37 84%

    6th

    2

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