BSc (Hons)Mental Health Nursing

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Avery Hill Campus)
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	B760

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good exam results in Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band) CAE: 169 overall

Other requirements

At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Provide evidence of 20 days’ experience of paid or voluntary work in a health or social care setting. This must be personally arranged and not part of a course. This must be discussed and reflected upon in your personal statement Undertake selection tests and an interview Undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check, occupational health screening and meet residential regulations.

More information	gre.ac.uk/ug/eduhea/b760

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (Level 4) (15 credits)
Introduction to Mental Health Nursing (Level 4) (30 credits)
Psychological and Sociological Perspectives of Health (30 credits)
Preparation for Mental Health Nursing (30 credits)
Academic Skills Preparation (15 credits)

Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Understanding the Pathophysiology of Ill-Heath (Level 5) (15 credits)
Care and Support of Vulnerable Individuals and Groups (15 credits)
Psychosis and Anxiety: Developing Mental Health Nursing Practice (Level 5) (30 credits)
Affective and Organic Disorders: Developing Mental Health Nursing Practice (Level 5) (30 credits)
Evidence and Research for Professional Practice (30 credits)

Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

National and International Perspectives on Healthcare (15 credits)
Learning and Teaching in Practice (Level 6) (15 credits)
Critical Appraisal Skills for Professional Practice (30 credits)
Complex Needs: Advancing Mental Health Nursing (Level 6) (30 credits)
Consolidating Mental Health Nursing (Level 6) (30 credits)

Career opportunities

As a mental health nurse, you can work in a variety of setting including hospitals, community, prisons, forensic settings, rehabilitation, GP Practices and primary care and mental health settings across the acute and community sectors and worldwide. Nurses in both hospital and community settings have opportunities to become managers, educators and clinical specialists.