2May
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University Centre Truro and Penwith has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Mental health nurses play an important role in the health and well-being of people with mental health problems and their families and carers. Our degree in mental health nursing prepares you for the role and responsibilities as a registered mental health nurse. We provide you with the skills to meet the diverse needs of people with mental health problems, including those with complex needs. You will learn accountability for the role you will play in their lives. We prepare you to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Our course will help you achieve the outcomes identified in the NMC Standards Framework for Pre-registration Nursing Programmes (2019). We have excellent links with the National Health Service (NHS) and other care providers and will arrange your placements in both hospitals and community settings, including GP practices, with community nurses and health visitors. You will spend 50% of your time each year in these valuable work placements. It is here that you will be assessed by qualified practitioners. Successful completion of this course will equip you to work as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in various settings, such as the hospital, community, prisons, secure settings and primary care. It also helps you develop a wide range of transferable skills which will enhance your career development and progression within the mental health arena.
Modules
Year 1 Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology Individual Health & Well-Being Foundations of Nursing Practice (Mental Health) Professional and Academic Development Year 2 Pathophysiology: Illness and its impact upon individuals Recognising and Managing Individual Needs Developing Mental Health Nursing Medicines Management Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice Year 3 Preparation for Professional Practice Advancing Mental Health Nursing Consolidating Mental Health Nursing Exploring Evidence for Professional Practice Modules may be subject to change
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
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
International applicants
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider international applicants.
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
T Level - M
We also accept: BTEC/National Diploma International Baccalaureate Advanced and Progression Diplomas Access courses NVQ (Level 3) Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 3) Foundation degrees
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Applicants will also be required to provide an academic and professional reference. Demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement. Applicants are encouraged to obtain appropriate healthcare experience through work shadowing or observation either voluntary or paid.
English language requirements
Level 2 from a pre-2014 Access course or Functional skills level 2 or IELTS of 7.0 (with minimum of 6.5 in each skill)
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9335 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £9335 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For more information and guidance about fees and funding, please visit the website: http://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/study-with-us/university-centre/student-finance/
Provider information
University Centre Truro and Penwith
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX