Nursing (Mental Health) with Integrated Foundation Year

Our Integrated foundation course prepares you for the undergraduate degree in nursing. Through a focussed learning experience, you will examine the science and practice of modern human biology, biomedical/healthcare and nursing science. With a focus on experiential learning, intensive and early assessment with rapid feedback this course will support your learning and understanding of the broad spectrum of health services and how they interlink across the NHS.

Achieve a bachelors honours degree and register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in mental health enabling you to progress on to a rewarding career and work in a range of healthcare settings nationally or internationally. You’ll have a balanced learning experience with a wide and innovative range of teaching and assessment methods both in academic study and in practice. Your time with us will enable you to work with a range of allied health professions and other fields of nursing.

- Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one.

- Experience a course that teaches contemporary and innovative mental health practice.

- Focus on developing your interpersonal skills and the importance of building therapeutic relationships.

- Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to graduate with professional status as a registered mental health nurse.

- Qualify with outstanding employment opportunities in a profession that offers excellent career progression.

- Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.

- Experience clinical placements across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset designed to maximise your range of experiences and clinical skills.

- Learn from experienced doctors and professors in their field.