University of the West of England

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Nursing: Mental Health with Foundation Year (BSc)

University of the West of England

Faculty:Nursing and Midwifery
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Length:4 Year(s)
Careers:Nursing Co-ordinators and SupervisorsHead Nurses and SupervisorsNurses (RNs)

Description:

Working in a variety of community and hospital settings, mental health nurses provide specialist healthcare and support to people of all ages with a range of mental health issues. It's a challenging but highly rewarding career and the course will enable you to gain the knowledge, attitudes and skills to establish therapeutic relationships with those who need help, working closely with their families and other health and social care professionals to improve wellbeing and quality of life.

BSc(Hons)/BSc Nursing (Mental Health) is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and leads to registration as a mental health nurse with the NMC. As well as learning good nursing practice and studying the theory that underpins it, you will develop strong inter-professional and interpersonal skills while gaining experience of working with people affected by mental health problems. The course integrates high quality practical learning alongside experienced mentors with University-based experience. Using outstanding onsite facilities, you will be taught by a dynamic and supportive team with a depth of experience in mental health nursing.

Note that the program is unable to accept applications from international students (overseas fee status) due to funding arrangements.
Modified on February 08, 2016