BN (Hons) Nursing Mental Health at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Become a registered mental health nurse through simulated practice and clinical placements with patients on this NMC-approved degree. Our foundation course in Science with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in human, sport and earth science needed for studying at degree level. From this course you can progress onto a variety of degrees including biology, earth sciences, psychology, and health sciences.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Foundation of Evidence Based Practice; Foundations of Nursing Professional Practice; Personalising Nursing Care; Science Informing Practice; Applied Nursing Professional Practice; Engaging With Service Improvement; Essentials of Mental Health Assessment; Evidence Based Decision Making; Person Centred Recovery; Collaboration for Mental Health.

Career pathways

Mental Health Nursing plays an important role in healthcare and the need for mental health services is growing. The NHS is seeking 27,000 people to join the mental health sector by 2023/24 , and the coronavirus pandemic is likely to mean even more people need mental health support moving forward.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels - BBB-BCC. UCAS points - 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application. T-levels - Merit. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application. BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM. A Science or Social Science subject is desirable and may strengthen an application. International Baccalaureate - 25. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. If successful, applicants will be required to declare if they have been subject to any disciplinary procedures of fitness to practice by any other regulator, professional body, employer or educational establishment. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course. English language: IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0. UCAS: 3 years full-time course code – B760.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bn-hons-nursing-mental-health

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