Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

From building therapeutic relationships through to advising patients about relevant therapies or social activities, as a mental health nurse, you’ll have a profound impact on the lives of the people you care for. Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the country. As a qualified mental health nurse, you’ll be entering a highly respected profession with excellent employment prospects.

Faculty: College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences  |  Department: Department of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Through a blended learning approach, your programme combines face-to-face learning with online learning. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Developing skills for practice, Health and wellbeing across the life continuum, Human Sciences, Nursing Practice Module for Year 1, Research Methods (1); Year 2: Enhancing Skills for Mental Health Nursing, Nursing in Society (Mental Health), Nursing Practice Module for Year 2 (Mental Health), Pharmacology and Prescribing Ready, Research Methods (2); Year 3: Nursing Practice Module For Year 3, Reviewing the Literature to Inform Practice, Skills For Registration (Mental Health), Transition to Registered Nurse.

Career pathways

Upon graduating, your employment prospects will be excellent. Mental health nursing involves working with children, young people, adults and older adults who may be affected by a range of mental health conditions.

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