BN Mental Health Nursing
Course overview
The University of Chester Mental Health Nursing BN with Foundation Year is a four-year full-time pre-registration programme. The first year, which is the Professional Studies Foundation Year, will help provide students with the academic knowledge and study skills that they need to successfully enter the main degree. The course covers major topics like human biology, psychology, and professional communication.
After students' successful completion of the Foundation Year, they progress directly into the three-year, NMC-accredited Mental Health Nursing degree. The course helps to prepare students to become compassionate, competent, and autonomous Registered Mental Health Nurses through integrating clinical practice placements with theory-based learning in state-of-the-art skills facilities.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to have a successful interview and submit a relevant academic and/or employer reference. Applicants must also consent to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health clearance as part of the selection process before starting the course.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants for the Foundation Year route generally require 72 UCAS tariff points, which can be achieved through a variety of qualifications, such as A-Levels including a grade D in one subject or a BTEC National Extended Diploma at MMP. All applicants must also hold five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including English Language and Mathematics.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds are typically required to score at least IELTS 6.0 overall, with no individual component score below 5.5, or submit equivalent acceptable test scores.
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme are qualified to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Mental Health Nurse, which prepares them for important roles across public and private healthcare organisations, including:
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Registered Mental Health Nurse
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Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN)
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Mental Health Liaison Nurse
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Inpatient Ward Manager
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Forensic Mental Health Nurse
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Nurse
Cost of study
The fee for international students taking the Mental Health Nursing BN with Foundation Year at the University of Chester is £10,750.
Admission
Interested students can submit their applications directly to the university. Our trained counsellors are available to assist you through the process.
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