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Mental Health Nursing at London South Bank University - UCAS

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Course summary

Play a vital role in caring for people living with mental health conditions as a mental health nurse. You’ll learn the specialist skills needed to support them, their families and their carers to help them lead fulfilling lives. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a counselling and communication suite to role play realistic work-based scenarios. Plus, you’ll gain real-life experience in a variety of clinical settings such as NHS Trusts, community placements, independent sector and voluntary sector organisations. Graduate with the highly specialised and sought-after skillset needed for a rewarding career as a Mental Health Nurse.

Modules

Year 1 • Assessing needs and planning care in Mental Health Nursing • Biosciences for nursing • Introducing evidence-based practice for nursing • Communication for nursing Year 2 • Providing care in Mental Health Nursing • Applied physiology for Mental Health Nursing • Appraising evidence for practice • Promoting health and preventing ill health • Safe and effective practice • Mother and new-born Year 3 • Enhancing and evaluating care in Mental Health Nursing • Pharmacology and prescribing ready for Mental Health Nursing • Implementing best practice • Complex and critical mental health care • Transition to leadership


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.

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

International applicants

English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 7.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 7.0)

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants must hold GCSEs A-C in Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

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

Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Mental Health Nursing at London South Bank University - UCAS