Nursing Mental Health Including Year Abroad
Course overview
The BSc Nursing (Mental Health) (Including Year Abroad) at the University of Essex is a four-year degree for students who want to become mental health nurses and gain international experience. The course teaches students how to care for people with mental health needs, work in different healthcare settings, and improve their communication and leadership skills. The year abroad gives students experience in a healthcare setting in another country, helping them learn about different cultures and healthcare systems.
Teaching includes lectures, seminars, workshops, clinical skills sessions, and simulated healthcare scenarios. Students complete clinical placements in hospitals, community services, and mental health settings. Assessment methods include coursework, written assignments, exams, practical tests, reflective journals, and evaluations during placements to ensure students are ready for professional practice. Graduates are prepared to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as qualified mental health nurses.
Entry requirements
For the BSc Nursing (Mental Health) (Including Year Abroad) at the University of Essex, submit a personal statement that explains your interest in the course, together with details of your academic background. A reference from a teacher or employer is also required, and a CV showcasing relevant experience.
Grade Requirements:
- You will need 112-120 UCAS tariff points (for example, BBB-BBC at A-level) for the BSc Nursing (Mental Health) (Including Year Abroad) or equivalent qualifications.
- GCSEs: Maths and English (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.
- Equivalent international qualifications are accepted.
English Proficiency:
- You will need a recognised English language qualification, for example, IELTS 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 in writing and at least 7.0 in other components or other equivalent qualifications.
Scholarships
Essex Preparation Programme Bursary
£250 cash bursary.
Up to £250Hong Kong Undergraduate Scholarship
The awards offered are a discount of £5,000 per year for a maximum of three years of full-time undergraduate study, up to a maximum of £15,000.
Up to £15,000International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarship
If you're starting at Essex in 2026-27 and achieve academic excellence in your International Baccalaureate, we will offer you a scholarship of £2,000 for your first year of study.
Up to £2,000Performance Sports Scholarships and Bursaries
Tier 1 - Tuition fee discount up to 100%, Tier 2 - Cash bursary (of varying amounts), Tier 3 - Access to the above performance package benefits, with a value of up to £1,500.
The Always Essex Staff Discount Scholarship
33% discount of the first-year tuition fee (first two years for part-time study).
The International Undergraduate Scholarship
The award is offered as a £5,000 discount on your tuition fees for the first year of study in 2026-27 only.
Up to £5,000The Undergraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship
You may be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £5,000, for each year of study at Essex up to a maximum of 3 years.
Up to £5,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Nursing (Mental Health) (Including Year Abroad) from the University of Essex are well-equipped to work as registered mental health nurses in a variety of settings. Possible career paths include:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Community Mental Health Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Psychiatric Liaison Nurse
Cost of study
For the BSc Nursing (Mental Health) (Including Year Abroad) in the University of Essex, international students pay £24,360.
Admission
Applications for the BSc Nursing (Mental Health) (Including Year Abroad) at the University of Essex should be made through the UCAS system or the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.
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