This course is designed to give students the professional and academic qualifications they need to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and practice as a mental health nurse.
This degree will enable students to hit the ground running to work as a mental health nurse in a variety of settings including specialist community services such as Eating Disorders, Memory Assessment and Drug and Alcohol Services.
Students will spend their time divided between practice-based placements and academic learning. Working alongside highly experienced professionals, students will develop their skills and confidence in supporting people with mental health conditions.
Placements will be across the sector including inpatient, community, private and voluntary- sector provision. In the second year, students will have the opportunity to arrange an enrichment placement that could involve national or international work.
The academic staff has extensive professional expertise that they will share with students to help develop their knowledge and understanding of mental health nursing at University. Students will develop their independent thinking and problem-solving skills. Their learning will include the use of clinical labs, mock hospital wards, guest speakers, workshops and simulation. All of which will be supported by a wide variety of online learning opportunities, including the innovative virtual learning environment.
