BSc Nursing Mental Health

The BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of Derby trains students to care for people with mental health needs in hospitals, community settings and specialist services. The course covers mental health theory, anatomy, physiology, communication, therapeutic work and safe nursing practice. Students spend around half the time on practical placements working with real patients in real care settings, supported by trained staff. On graduation, students are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to work as qualified mental health nurses.

This full-time three-year undergraduate programme combines classroom learning, simulation work and clinical placements. Students will experience care in a variety of settings, including inpatient wards, community teams, prisons and voluntary sectors. Students learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, simulation labs and supervised clinical placements. They practise skills such as assessment, communication with patients, planning care and crisis intervention. Assessment includes written exams, case studies, portfolios, presentations, practical skills tests and placements reports.