BN (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Winchester

Programme overview

Placing the needs of patients and carers, students and mental health nursing practice at its centre, this is a dynamic and interactive professional course. Our expert team will support you to realise your potential to become a compassionate, competent and autonomous nurse who is able to deliver and lead mental health nursing care within an ever-changing health and social care environment. The course enables you to develop and display the values required in modern healthcare: working together with patients; respect and dignity;

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

What you will study

Year 1: Leading Self in Personal and Professional Practice, Nursing Sciences and Population Health 1, Practice Learning for Nursing – Part 1. Year 2: Leading Self and Others in Personal and Professional Nursing Practice, Nursing Sciences and Population Health 2, The Effective Mental Health Nurse, Practice Learning for Nursing – Part 2, Preparation for Evidence-Based Practice Inquiry, Self-Managed Practice Experience. Year 3: Transformative Mental Health Nursing Practice, Practice Learning for Nursing 3, Evidence Based Practice Inquiry Project

Career pathways

As a registered nurse there are opportunities to work in the UK and many countries across the world in a range of care environments. This includes statutory health care providers (such as the NHS), the private voluntary and independent sector, criminal justice system and armed forces. Further education, training and experience can lead to advanced nurse practitioner roles, healthcare management, nursing research and roles within nurse education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Study in a science or social science graded at a C (A Level) / Merit (BTEC/CTEC/Access) or above is desirable, but not essential. Other relevant non-UK qualifications, such as Irish FETAC/QQI pre-nursing courses will be considered. In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. GCSE A*- C or 9-4 pass in English Language and Mathematics is required (certified alternatives, such as Functional Skills level 2 will be considered). Relevant Experience We will look for evidence within your application of a commitment to the nursing profession and that your personal values align with the NHS Constitution and the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Applies to UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland students. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,700 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee; the fee for later years is set under the University terms and conditions. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/1bd96748-70b9-4e55-9f77-d5a24f516c43

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