This BSC prepares you for a rewarding career in mental health nursing. As a mental health nurse you can make a real difference to the lives of people of all ages who experience mental health problems.
Overview
This BSC prepares you for a rewarding career in mental health nursing. As a mental health nurse you can make a real difference to the lives of people of all ages who experience mental health problems.
Mental health nursing focuses on the provision of holistic care that enables people with mental health problems to be physically safe and emotionally secure. It is all about helping people to make positive changes to their lives and about supporting them on their journey of recovery.
- Broaden your knowledge through clinical placements which take place mainly within the East London NHS Foundation Trust covering the diverse communities in that area.
- Enhance your career prospects - City ranks high for graduate employability and has excellent opportunities for further general and specialist postgraduate study within nursing.
- Learn via our flexible and innovative virtual learning environments and clinical skills platforms - ensuring you are prepared for a hospital environment.
- Gain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and entry to a respected profession.
- Gain with tuition fees paid by the NHS - bursaries are also available.
Watch the video produced by the RCN Mental Health Nursing Forum, on the importance of mental health nurses and the often invisible but vital skills they bring to the care and treatment of services users.
Download tuition fees and bursary information for NHS funded courses
Entry Requirements:
- A Level: 280 UCAS tariff points, typically BBC at A2.
- IB: 32
- Access to HE Diploma in a Nursing, Midwifery, Health or Social Care subject: Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 21 credits at Distinction, 15 credits at Level 2, must include Mathematics and English Language GCSE equivalent passed at first attempt, if not already achieved.
- BTEC: Extended Diploma DMM (Health and Social Care or Science related subject).
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 280 UCAS points with at least 180 gained at Higher. English Language and Maths from Ordinary Level grades A1-B3, unless part of Higher.
Course Fees:
- Full-time EU: £Tuition fees are paid by the NHS for home and EU students
Start Date:
September 2013
UCAS code:
B702
Entry Requirements
Typical offers require one of the following:
- A Level: 280 UCAS tariff points, typically BBC at A2. General Studies, Key Skills and Critical Thinking are not accepted at A2. Please note all applicants must have 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language at A*-C. A/AS-levels in Biological Sciences or Social Sciences are preferred.
- IB: 32
- Access to HE Diploma in a Nursing, Midwifery, Health or Social Care subject: Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 21 credits at Distinction, 15 credits at Level 2, must include Mathematics and English Language GCSE equivalent passed at first attempt, if not already achieved.
- BTEC: Extended Diploma DMM (Health and Social Care or Science related subject).
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 280 UCAS points with at least 180 gained at Higher. English Language and Maths from Ordinary Level grades A1-B3, unless part of Higher.
Special entry requirements
Students are required to have occupational health and enhanced Criminal Records clearance and academic and character references.
English Requirements
If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:
IELTS: An overall band score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in each component
TOEFL: 110 internet-based total
Visa Requirements
City University London retains Highly Trusted Status from UKBA, enabling us to sponsor international students to study in the UK.
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than 6 months
- Students on courses of less than 6 months
- Students on a pre-sessional English Language course
For more information see our main Visa page.
Course Content
During the course you will combine theoretical study with clinical experience. At City you will gain experience of care delivery across a range of settings and environments in East London. You will have a unique opportunity to learn how to provide culturally sensitive care within a diverse world city.
The degree is delivered by experts who are leaders in the field of mental health nursing practice, education and research.
Course Structure
The first year focuses on relationship centred care as well as considering the psychological, social and biological factors influencing health. There will be an opportunity for simulated practice as well as a practice placement.
In year 2 you will continue to explore these themes in the context of acute and long term care and in the final year the emphasis is on leading and managing in professional practice. Honours degree students will undertake a 6,000 word dissertation.
During the practice-based module students spend the final 12 weeks of the course on a practice area of their choice, subject to availability. Students will have a placement base and have some flexibility to identify practice experiences with their mentor.
We are also using an innovative method of group work to support students and help them to develop the ability to understand and process the emotional impact of working in mental health.
Read the full programme specification.
Teaching and Assessment
You will be taught by expert staff through lectures, facilitated group work and enquiry-based learning.
Our Virtual Learning Environment allows flexible and innovative e-learning and e-communicationopportunities. Students have access to online course
materials, resources, interactive activities, assessment and communication tools.
We are also using an innovative method of group work to support students and help them to develop the ability to understand and process the emotional impact of working in mental health. The new Clinical Skills Centre at the University provides clinical skills teaching in a simulated ward.
Assessment includes multiple-choice and short-answer exams, reflective essays, case-studies reports, lab reports, care studies, group presentations, drugcalculation
tests and a seen-scenario exam. Practice is assessed by the student's mentor and personal tutor and an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) in a simulated environment.
Read the full programme specification.
Fees
- Full-time EU: £Tuition fees are paid by the NHS for home and EU students
Your tuition fees will normally be paid for by the NHS, subject to you meeting the residency requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for a means-tested bursary. Please see the NHS Student Bursaries website for details.
Download tuition fees and bursary information for NHS funded courses
Funding
For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.
Scholarships
New for 2013 entrants: Up to £500 cash each year for at least three years for students on this course. Read more here to see if you might qualify.Bursaries
You may also be eligible to apply for a means-tested bursary. Please visit the NHS Bursaries page of our website, or the NHS Student Bursaries website for details.Placements
You will spend around 50% of your time on clinical placements. This mainly takes place within the East London NHS Foundation Trust covering the diverse communities of Newham, Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
Your clinical experience supports you to explore the service user's journey - including older people, the severely ill, those in recovery, as well as those detained in secure settings. You can customise your clinical experience to your own interests towards the end of the course. Placement blocks run from eight to 12 weeks.
Career Prospects
Successful graduates will be registered by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The BSc will open up fascinating career opportunities, including the chance to study an MSc after two years' experience.
Find out how studying at City University London helps you to improve your job prospects.
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Mental Health Nursing
UCAS code: B702
You can apply via the central UCAS applications system that supports all undergraduate applications within the UK for both home and overseas students.
It is recommended that you submit your application as early as possible.
How do we make our decision?
- In reaching our selection decisions we will take into account your:
- Exam performance (actual or predicted)
- Personal Statement and reasons for choice of course / career
- Evidence of intellectual ability
- Tutor references
- Relevant work experience
Selection and interview day
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview and selection day. You must be able to demonstrate maturity and excellent interpersonal skills, have the ability to be empathetic and to work in different settings with people who have varying needs. Previous experience of working within a caring environment or situation may be advantageous.
Literacy and numeracy tests
You will also be required to undertake a literacy and numeracy test. In order to proceed forward to interview, you will be required to pass both of these assessments.
For further information and example literacy and numeracy tests please visit our literacy and numeracy tests page.
Enquiries
For enquiries about the admissions process, please contact our undergraduate admissions team:
- T: +44 (0)20 7040 5000
- E: health@city.ac.uk
