Health Sciences
BA (Hons) Education
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September 2027
Health Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Our BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing course is built on the core values of the NHS, ensuring you develop the knowledge, skills, and compassion needed to deliver exceptional care. We prepare you for the realities of modern healthcare, equipping you to meet challenges confidently and progress as a future leader in nursing. Learning combines theory with hands-on experience through clinical placements and simulated practice in diverse settings, such as inpatient units, community mental health teams, Child and Adolescent Services, older people’s mental health services and substance misuse.
Faculty: Faculty of Health and Education | Department: School of Nursing and Public Health | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nursing is a rewarding profession that allows you to make a real difference to people’s lives every day. As a mental health nurse, you’ll support individuals who may be experiencing acute conditions or managing long-term mental health. Year 1 core: Science & Skills for Practice, Effective Communication in Health & Social Care, Becoming an Accountable Professional, Health, Enquiry and Evaluation in Mental Health Nursing. Year 2 core: Developing into an Accountable Professional, Developing Governance in Practice, Assessing Need And Planning Care For Mental Health Nursing, Diversity in Health. Year 3 core: Medicines Management, Leading, Managing and Evaluating Complex Care, Being an Accountable Professional, Translating Evidence into Practice.
When you graduate, you’ll gain a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree and eligibility to register with the NMC as a mental health nurse. As a registered mental health nurse, you might work at one of our partner NHS trusts, where you completed a placement experience, or you might move into the private or voluntary sector, or move further afield.
A levels – e.g. BBC. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma – DMM. Access to HE Diploma - Pass with a minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points. T level - Pass with a minimum overall grade of Merit. NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - grade B. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels , or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) can only be accepted as one of three A Level–equivalent qualifications. For example: ✔ EPQ plus two A Levels. ✘ EPQ plus three A Levels. Applicants must hold the following Level 2 qualifications: English Language. GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above. OR a Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. OR a Pass in an approved equivalency test (please contact Admissions for a list of approved test providers). Mathematics. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above. OR a Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. OR a Pass in an approved equivalency test (please contact Admissions for a list of approved test providers). Science. We accept grade C/4 or above in any of the following GCSE subjects: Science. Biology. Chemistry. Physics. Additional Science. Applied Science. Alternatively, we accept: A Pass in BTEC Level 2 Science or Applied Science. OR a Pass in an approved equivalency test (please contact Admissions for a list of approved test providers). Candidates studying the following Level 3 qualifications are only required to demonstrate Level 2 qualifications in English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 Science qualification is not required: a Science-based Access to HE Diploma. BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science. NCFE CACHE Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. T Level in Health. IB: 28 IB Diploma Points to include HL 4 or SL 5 in English, Mathematics and Science. Shortlisted applicants are required to attend an online interview. Applicants will be invited to interview on a specified date. Due to high demand, we may not be able to offer alternative dates. It is therefore essential that you make arrangements to attend on the date provided in your invitation. All applicants must provide an academic reference.
Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source
Intake: September 2027
Duration: 3 years full-time
Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com
Health Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Health Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
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