BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Top-Up)
This is an 18 month top-up degree course for students who already have an FdSc Nursing Associate qualification.
Why Choose This Course?
Mental health nurses play an important role in the health and well-being of people with mental health problems and their families and carers. Our degree in mental health nursing prepares you for the role and responsibilities as a registered mental health nurse. We provide you with the skills to meet the diverse needs of people with mental health problems, including those with complex needs. You will learn accountability for the role you will play in their lives.
We prepare you to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Our course will help you achieve the outcomes identified in the NMC Standards Framework for Pre-registration Nursing Programmes (2019).
We have excellent links with the National Health Service (NHS) and other care providers and will arrange your placements in both hospitals and community settings, including GP practices, with community nurses and health visitors. You will spend 50% of your time each year in these valuable work placements. It is here that you will be assessed by qualified practitioners.
What Will I Learn?
Modules
Year 1 (March – September)
- Developing Mental Health Nursing
- Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice
Year 2 (September to July)
- Preparation for Professional Practice
- Advancing Mental Health Nursing
- Consolidating Mental Health Nursing
- Exploring Evidence for Professional Practice
Modules may be subject to change
Where Will It Take Me?
Successful completion of this course will equip you to work as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in various settings, such as the hospital, community, prisons, secure settings and primary care.
It also helps you develop a wide range of transferable skills which will enhance your career development and progression within the mental health arena.
Entry Requirements
For entry to this 18 month *top-up degree*, candidates must be holders of an FdSc Nursing Associate foundation degree.
GCSE Mathematics at Grade 4/C and GCSE English Language at Grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered i.e. Functional Skills Level 2.
Additional Entry Requirements:
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Applicants will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Health checks
Applicants will be required to Complete a Suitability Declaration and pass an Occupational Health check.
Interview
Candidates will be required to attend an interview at a Selection Day.
Other
Applicants will also be required to provide an academic and professional reference. Demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement. Applicants should be working in a relevant health care role, ideally as a Nursing Associate.
Additional Information
Course code: B76T
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