BPP University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Establish yourself as a mental health specialist Learning from experienced practitioners and thought leaders in nursing, you’ll start your career with the skills and knowledge you need to make a difference. Blending academic study and professional hands-on learning, you’ll gain a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver top-level care, while handling complex healthcare challenges. What you'll study
- Specialise in the application, evaluation, and appraisal of mental health nursing
- Demonstrate in-demand skills and knowledge required to deliver care in mental health environments
- Combine the key skills of patience, empathy, and listening with intellectual, personal and professional development
- Develop the ability to respond to an evolving healthcare environment
- Learn to critically reflect on the practical, technical and professional skills to practise autonomously
- Become a capable professional, providing compassionate, safe, effective and accountable healthcare
Modules
Year 1 - Foundations of Integrated Health Science (30 credits); Professional Integrated Nursing Care Practice (15 credits); Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health (15 credits) Year 2 - Developing Integrated Health Sciences (30 credits); Integrated Evidence-Based Professional Nursing Practice (30 credits) Year 3 - Management and Leadership in Practice (60 credits)
Assessment method
Assessment includes essays, case studies, clinical simulations, online tests, presentations, and exams (including multiple-choice and short-answer formats). All practice modules are assessed via achievement of NMC proficiencies and competencies recorded in your Practice Assessment Document (PAD).
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
29Jan
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
- Course code:
- 8C46
- Institution code:
- B54
- Campus name:
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Campus code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome students from around the world, offering a culturally diverse study environment, with our specialist service helping choose your study location, correct visa, finance option and even somewhere to live. We’re also a Student Sponsor and are fully recognised and accredited as a Higher Education Institution.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We will consider applicants who possess: A recognised and equivalent vocational, industry or professional qualification A recognised and equivalent qualification (examinations and experience) and apply following the Accredited Prior Learning procedure, Students must have min 12 months/max 18 months APL IELTS level of 7.0 (with a minimum of 7.0 in each element). Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: All students will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check upon acceptance of our offer of a place. Health check: all offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory Occupational Health clearance References: evidence of good character is required from 2 appropriate sources.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £19065 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £19065 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £19065 | Whole course |
| Wales | £19065 | Whole course |
| EU | £33000 | Whole course |
| International | £33000 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £33000 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £33000 | Whole course |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
BPP University
BPP House
Aldine Place
142-144 Uxbridge Road
London
W12 8AA