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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) at London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Prepare for a satisfying career in mental health nursing on this comprehensive BSc course. As a Mental Health Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate care to people struggling with mental health issues, within London and beyond. Throughout this course, you'll learn and practise fundamental aspects of caring for individuals across the lifespan who have mental health challenges.

Faculty: School of Human Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Foundations of Professional Practice, Introduction to Biosciences in Nursing, Introduction to Mental Health Nursing in Primary, Social and Community Care Settings, Practice 1, Understanding and Promoting Health and Wellbeing. Year 2: Developing Mental Health Nursing Care in Acute Care in Acute Settings, Nursing Consultation, Pharmacology and Medicines Management, Practice 2, Working with the Evidence Base and Beyond. Year 3: Leadership, Collaboration and Integrated Care in Practice, Practice 3, Research, Innovation and Improvement (Dissertation).

Career pathways

This mental health nursing course offers excellent opportunities to join the nursing workforce in London and beyond as a registered mental health nurse.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: a minimum of grades BCC in A levels (or a minimum of 104 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification). five GCSEs at grade 4/C to include Maths and English Language (or equivalent Level 2 functional Maths and English/communication), and preferably a science subject. five days or more of recent (within the last two years) work experience in a care environment would be desirable. an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the Adults' and Children's Workforce. clearance for non-exposure prone procedures (EPP) by an approved occupational health service. All applicants will be required to pass an interview. The applicant will need to demonstrate values that promote compassion, dignity and respect. The University believes in the transformative nature of higher education and the wide-ranging impact education can have on individuals and the wider community through widening participation. The University encourages applications from all students irrespective of socio-economic status or background who have the potential to benefit from a higher education course and to succeed at university. Please note that for September 2026 entry, the programme will not be accepting direct entry applications at Level 5 or Level 6. All applicants (including level three transfers) must apply for entry in accordance with the standard admissions requirements for the programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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