BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) Direct Entry at University of Derby

This programme is a holistic learning experience, enabling students to become emotionally resilient and transformational Registered Nurses, equipped to meet the unique challenges of Mental Health Nursing. This is a full-time 18-month course for applicants who already hold a Foundation Degree and are Registered Nursing Associates. Mental health problems currently affect one in four of the UK population.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Nursing  |  Duration: Full-time: 18 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 2 core modules: Developing Nursing Practice (Mental Health), Transition to Nursing Practice. Stage 3 core modules: Leadership for Nursing Practice (Mental Health), Innovation and Improvement in Nursing Practice (Mental Health), Transition to Autonomous Practice (Mental Health).

Career pathways

On completion of the programme, students are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC link) in their field of practice. Students have five years to register their award with the Nursing and Midwifery Council following completion of the programme.

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