BSc Mental Health Nursing
Course overview
This BSc Mental Health Nursing at Solent University, Southampton, is designed to build the professional knowledge, practical skills, and academic abilities students need while focusing on providing excellent mental health care in a modern context. During this course, students will analyse key mental health concepts and treatment methods, including medical, psychological, and social approaches to health and well-being.
Learning methods include lectures and extensive clinical placements in mental healthcare environments, such as community teams, hospital-based services, and specialist providers across all three years of the programme. Assessment methods include reflective writing, formal academic essays, case studies, and presentations, while practical skills acquired during placement are assessed through an online portfolio, which proves the student has mastered the required skills of a registered nurse.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for choosing the course and providing other relevant details about their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also needed. Students can also include their CVs to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants typically require 104-120 UCAS tariff points, from at least two A-Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM, an overall Merit in a T Level, an Access to HE Diploma, or an International Baccalaureate.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate their English language proficiency by achieving an overall score of 7.0 in the IELTS, with a minimum of 6.5 in each component.
- Other English language qualifications, like TOEFL, are also accepted.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Mental Health Nursing from Solent University, Southampton, can work as:
- Registered Mental Health Nurses
- Community Mental Health Nurses
- Children's Mental Health Specialists
- Advanced Nurse Practitioners
- Clinical Researchers or Teachers
Cost of study
The current cost for studying the BSc Mental Health Nursing at Solent University, Southampton, is £19,081 per year for International students.
Admission
International students should apply directly through the University's online application or UCAS. You can also speak to our trained counsellors for further assistance.
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