Buckinghamshire New University

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

Buckinghamshire New UniversityUxbridge, United Kingdom

Course overview

Embrace the opportunity to be an ambassador for mental health with our BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing. This course not only allows you to become a vital part of a compassionate healthcare team providing physical and mental health care, but also positions you at the forefront of mental health advocacy and development in society and healthcare systems. You’ll acquire the expertise to offer the highest standard of person-centric care, guiding individuals through their most challenging moments and significantly enhancing their quality of life.

Key highlights

  • Prepares you to deliver person-centred care as part of a healthcare team
  • Covers both physical and mental health care
  • Develops skills in mental health advocacy within society and healthcare systems
  • Teaches you to support individuals through their most challenging moments

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112-136 — A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 112 - 136 (Full-time) or 48 - 88 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education…

Scholarships

  • BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship

  • BNU Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship

    One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Community Mental Health Nurse
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
  • Forensic Mental Health Nurse
  • Crisis Resolution Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £15,150

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Buckinghamshire New University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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