Course summary
Why choose this course? Mental Health Nursing is a rewarding profession caring for people of all ages, their families and carers. At Wrexham Glyndwr University we will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to become a graduate and NMC registered mental health nurse. We pride ourselves on the support and guidance offered to students with an open-door approach. You will:
- have a personal tutor who will support and guide you in your personal and professional development.
- be supported by a practice educator/academic assessor/practice supervisor and practice assessor whilst you are working in the clinical environment.
- *study a course in the subject area rated 1st in the UK for student satisfaction in the Nursing subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2023.
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- Variety of practice learning placements offered with BCUHB.
- Strong commitment to the personal and professional development of students.
- "The university is small enough for you to be a name, not a number." - former student, Katy Fortune-Probert.
- Opportunity for elective practice learning placements in year 2 and year 3 of the programme.
- Placements across the three years will take place in Wales within the Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board for commissioned (funded places). The placements will be based in a wide variety of settings.
Modules
What you will study Your theory sessions will be delivered using a variety of learning and teaching methods utilising a blended approach, considering Wrexham Glyndwr University Active Learning Framework, including lectures, problem-based learning, asynchronous discussions, seminars and skills acquisition sessions. Access to virtual learning environments such as Moodle and Safemedicate - a learning package to assist in the development of numeracy skills and medicines management, are integral features of your learning. The programme builds in terms of academic level and professional responsibility as it progresses throughout the three years enabling you to become more self-directed in your learning with an emphasis towards the end of your programme on leadership and development as a registered nurse. YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) In year one you will focus on the fundamental care skills required to practice as a caring, kind, compassionate professional who values and respects the individual needs of the patient, family and carers. MODULES Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing Practice (40 credits) Managing Vulnerability in Society (40 credits) Foundations of Health and Wellbeing (40 credits) YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) In year two you will focus on law and ethics, emphasis on the holistic components of acute diverse and long-term mental health conditions, research and evidence-based care. MODULES Developing the evidence based practitioner (40 credits) Meeting the needs of Patients and families in acute and chronic illness (Mental Health field) (40 credits) Promoting Healthy Behaviours (40 credits) YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) In year three you will focus on managing change, empowering service users and family/carers, applied bioscience for complex care and personal and professional development to prepare you for becoming a registered nurse. MODULES Innovations in Practice (40 credits) Holistic Co-ordination of Complex Nursing Care in Mental Health (40 credits) Leading & Managing Nursing Care (40 credits) The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
Teaching & Assessment You need to achieve a minimum of 2300 hours theoretical and 2300 clinical practice to enable registration as a Mental Health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You will be assessed by a variety of methods including:
- Practice Assessment and clinical portfolio
- Written assignments
- Presentations
- Examinations
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
**This is a Welsh Government Bursary-commissioned programme.**
A full NHS bursary, including tuition fees and a non-repayable bursary for living costs, is available for this programme providing you agree to work in Wales for two years after registration (subject to change).
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW