8Jul
UndergraduateCourse summary
Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of others? Do you want to be part of the next generation of mental health nurses – providing outstanding care within mental health services? Here at Roehampton we can help you achieve that with our new BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing. You will be part of a unique and exciting programme, learning in brand new teaching facilities and in a wide range of clinical placements. Working alongside expert clinical and academic staff, you will have the opportunity to help shape your learning experience. You will receive excellent support to ensure you achieve both academic and professional success.
Modules
Year 1 Developing Professional Relationships in Nursing Applied Human Biology for Nursing Introduction to Public Health and Health Promotion Assessing Needs and Planning Person-centred Care Nursing Practice Part 1 Year 2 Mental Health Nursing 1 TBC Mental Health Nursing 2 TBC Pharmacology and Medicines Management Evidence-based Practice in Nursing Nursing Practice Part 2 Year 3 Development of Self and Others for Nursing Practice Leading and Coordinating Integrated Care Enhancing the Safety and Quality of Care Nursing Practice Part 3
Assessment method
Your learning on the programme will be split between theory in the classroom and clinical practice in a range of placements and in the Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC). You will develop theoretical knowledge through a variety of ‘blended learning’ approaches including lectures, seminars, group work, guided independent study, online learning, reflective practice and through preparation for a variety of assessments. You will be taught by expert staff and learn alongside adult and mental health nursing students, and students from other health and care professions. You will gain practical skills and experience through a range of clinical placements, such as community mental health teams, inpatient mental health services, primary care (general practice) and private, voluntary and independent services. You will also undertake placements focusing on physical care. You will be supported, supervised and assessed during placements by both clinical and academic staff. You will also spend a significant amount of time learning in our state-of-the-art CSC. These brand new facilities include realistic community and in-hospital settings. Here you will safely practice clinical skills with other students, service users, carers, role players and hi-tech patient simulators under the guidance of experienced clinical and academic staff. You will also have the opportunity to organise an elective placement in the UK or abroad.
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- B742
- Institution code:
- R48
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
You will be required to submit a suitability declaration to the University in addition to undergoing an enhanced DBS check, the current cost of which is £55
Health checks
Prior to enrolment an occupational heath questionnaire and check is required. You are also required to provide an vaccination history and be immunised prior to undertaking clinical placements.
Interview
You will be assessed against the NMC standards and the interview will consist of multiple mini interviews. No written tests are required.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each band |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with no less than 59 in any band |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band |
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at [email protected] to clarify.
English Language requirements
https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13145 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Costs for 2020 entry.
Provider information
University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
Wandsworth
SW15 5PU