BSc Mental Health Nursing

The BSc Mental Health Nursing course prepares students with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, safe and effective care to people with mental health issues, by helping them on their journey to recovery. With modern simulation suites and clinical placements, students are prepared to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and they are fully equipped for their nursing career.

The teachings and assessment for this course are designed to apply directly to professional practice, and they include written assignments such as reflective pieces and case studies. Clinical placements provide opportunities to apply theory into practice, and students will be assessed to ensure they meet professional standards.

This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). It is also structured by NMC in such a way that encourages practice, which means that 50% of the students’ time is spent in hospitals, prisons, residential centres and service users’ homes.

The University of Bedfordshire is a well-regarded institution with a long history of providing quality education. The university has an impressive modern moot court with digital technology that gives students a real courtroom experience. The university also has a brand new STEM building with state-of-the-art facilities for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts. With two main campuses in Luton and Bedford, the university is located in a perfect location, with central London just a short train ride away. The university also offers support services, for student money advice, careers support, to help students achieve their goals.

Candidates are required to provide a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. Applicants must also attend a selection interview and undergo an Occupational Health assessment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a criminal record check.

Grade Requirements:

• 112 UCAS tariff points, including 96 points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or a Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent.

English Proficiency:

• IELTS score of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in all sections.
• Other English language test scores such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT are accepted, amongst others.

Graduates of the BSc Mental Health Nursing programme from the University of Bedfordshire can become:

• Community Mental Health Nurse
• Psychiatric Ward Nurse
• Addiction Practitioner
• Prison Nurse
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Nurse

Admission to the BSc Mental Health Nursing is made through UCAS. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.