BSc Nursing Mental Health
Course overview
This BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of Gloucestershire prepares students to become a registered mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The programme was developed in collaboration with the Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust to build experience and confidence. It places a strong emphasis on leadership skills and establishing a compassionate 'culture of care' for patients and their support networks. Students may also qualify for the NHS Learning Support Fund, which offers a non-repayable training grant of £5,000 per academic year.
The three-year course structure progresses from developing fundamental mental healthcare skills and self-management in the first year to leading and managing patient care in the second. The final year concentrates on leading and managing service, including team leadership and driving service innovation. Learning involves embedding evidence-based practice across all modules, and assessment includes written assignments, portfolios of practice, practical assessments, and a major dissertation project in the final year.
Entry requirements
Candidates must successfully pass a selection by interview as part of the application process for this professional course. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions at the time of application and must complete a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at their own expense after being offered a place. Finally, a clear Health Clearance must be completed before the programme starts to ensure fitness to practise.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants require 112 UCAS tariff points. This can be achieved through the BBC at A level, ideally with one subject being a science.
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Alternative qualifications include a BTEC DMM, which must contain six units in a Science or Health Science subject.
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Students with an Access to HE Diploma need to meet the 112 tariff point requirement. All applicants also need a minimum of five GCSE subjects at grade 4/C or better, including English and Mathematics.
English Language Requirements:
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Applicants whose first language is not English are required to submit proof of their language ability.
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This must be at an Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level of 7.0 overall.
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Furthermore, applicants must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 in all individual sections of the test or provide an equivalent approved test score.
Scholarships
Global Scholarships
£1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.
Up to £1,500Progression Partner Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.
Up to £5,000Sports Global Excellence Scholarship
The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.
Sports Scholarships
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Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
£7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.
Up to £7,500
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Nursing (Mental Health) from the University of Gloucestershire are prepared for immediate employment in a range of healthcare settings. The major career paths include:
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Registered Mental Health Nurse
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Advanced Nurse Practitioner
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Ward Manager/Nursing Management
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Nurse Educator
Cost of study
The tuition for BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of Gloucestershire is £17,950. The fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
Admission to the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) programme is handled through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Speak to one of our trained counsellors for more information and assistance with the process. Contact the trained counsellors at AHZ.
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