BSc Nursing Studies Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing
Course overview
This programme runs for a period of three years and prepares students to become Registered Nurses in Mental Health Nursing, meeting the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The programme is structured to be 50% theory and 50% practical, allowing students to combine education with clinical placements in partnership with the NHS trusts. A team of healthcare professionals and researchers will teach the students.
In the first year, students will learn the basics of mental health nursing, and in the second year, focus on caring for people with mental health issues, and work with professionals to learn communication and how to assess patients. By the third year, they will learn leadership skills, crisis management and understand how different factors impact patient care.
Students will learn through lectures, seminars, online study, and practical classes held in the University's modern Clinical Simulation Centre. Students will be assessed through written coursework, examinations, presentations, case studies, and practical assessments, such as Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). After the programme, students will have the necessary academic requirements for professional registration.
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and CVs to show their work experience. If the candidates meet the course requirements, they will be invited for an interview, complete an occupational health screening, and undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Grade Requirements
- Candidates need an A-level that includes a BBC or equivalent.
- Other International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.
- A GCSE grade 4 (C) in English Language, Mathematics, and a Science subject.
English Proficiency
- Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS test, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section.
- PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT are also accepted.
Scholarships
International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) programme from the University of Surrey can become:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Community Psychiatric Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse in Forensics or Prisons
- Clinical Nurse
- Academic or Researcher in Mental Health
Cost of study
The international students’ tuition fee for the BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) programme at the University of Surrey is £17,500. Note that this is subject to change annually.
Admission
You can apply for the BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) programme through the UCAS system. We can assist you with your process at AHZ.
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