Nursing with Registered Nurse - Mental Health (April)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Nursing

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 points

About this course

Course Overview

Please note this course is available for April 2024

One in four people will experience mental health issues during their lives. As a mental health nurse you’ll help people to work towards recovery with the aim of living fulfilling lives in society.

Why study with us

  • As a UK student on this programme you'll be eligible for a £6,000 NHS Learning Support Fund. This doesn’t have to be paid back after finishing your degree.

  • The curriculum addresses National Benchmarks and is split between 50% theoretical study and 50% practical clinical experience.

  • We are one of the first educational providers in the North West to ensure that you are adequately supported within your clinical experiences by allocating link lecturers to all of the placement areas you will access.

  • The University has been awarded the highest independent quality assessment by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education for the design, content and management of our curricula, student achievement and standards of teaching.

    What you'll do

  • For clinical placement experiences, you’ll be allocated to one of several NHS Trusts within the Central Lancashire region as your base and from there, gain experience in a range of placement areas.

  • You’ll undertake practical work experience placements, as well as spend time developing practical skills in our clinical skills labs using clinical patient simulators (manikins) and simulation model trainers.

  • Opportunities exist for an international experience by taking advantage of the University's extensive links in Europe and overseas. You can also take advantage of other voluntary international experiences in America, Oman, Tanzania and Finland.

    Accreditations

    This course is validated by the NMC, the nursing and midwifery regulator for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

    Future Careers

    Our Nursing graduates go on to work in a variety of healthcare disciplines and settings and are in great demand.

    Career opportunities are available in a range of nursing specialities within the National Health Service in both hospital and community settings; as well as other healthcare opportunities within the independent and third sector or social services.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2232 Registered community nurses
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2235 Registered mental health nurses
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2237 Other registered nursing professionals

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing

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    University of Central Lancashire

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