Course summary
OVERVIEW With our BSc Mental Health Nursing you'll get your career as a mental health nurse off to a flying start. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, practical experience and confidence to treat complex health and mental health needs, with a recovery-focused approach. This degree consists of 50% theory and 50% work-based learning; allowing you to put the theory you learn into practice in real life clinical environments. Theory is delivered in a hybrid model, blending online and campus-based delivery to support your application of theory to clinical practice. Work-based learning takes place through placements with one of our partners (see below). There is also the option of undertaking an additional, Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) accredited, BSc Honours year. PRACTICAL FOCUS Work-based learning makes up 50% of the BSc Mental Health Nursing and you will spend time on placement with our local healthcare partners: // NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde // NHS Highland // NHS Lanarkshire // NHS Dumfries // NHS Ayrshire & Arran // NHS The State Hospital Placement experience is usually gained relatively close to the teaching base although there may be a requirement to travel within a wider geographical area. In addition, you will be trained in state-of-the-art clinical / care teaching facilities across our campus settings. PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Graduates are eligible to register with the UK's Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse in Mental Health. CAREER PROSPECTS This degree will prepare you for a successful career as a Registered Mental health Nurse within a hospital or community setting. Jobs This intellectually stimulating degree will prepare you for a successful career in a wide range of mental health settings, including: // Older Adult and Dementia Care // Adult Mental Health // Child and Adolescent Mental Health // Community Mental Health // Forensic Mental Health // Drugs and Alcohol Services Further Study Many of our graduates return to complete further study to enhance their career opportunities or improve their practice through postgraduate-level degrees MSc, MRes, and even DProf and PhD in mental health practice, behavioural therapies, gerontology, dementia care, drug and alcohol studies, psychology.
Modules
In Year 1 you will receive a broad introduction to mental health nursing, understanding the inter-relation of physical and mental health and the importance of treating the person, not just the illness. You will develop knowledge and clinical practice through modules in health and human development, values in practice and academic & professional development. In addition you will complete modules which help you explore mental health and understanding self and society. You will undertake practice through clinical and care placements. In Year 2 you will complete modules on health & human development, promoting mental health, partnerships in mental health, and building healthy communities. You will also spend time enhancing your clinical skills on placement. In Year 3 you will develop your knowledge, decision-making and practical skills as you develop the professional standards required for registration as a Registered Nurse in mental health. You will study modules in management in mental health, leadership in mental health and carry out an evidence led enquiry. You can also elect a placement in an area of personal interest such as: // dementia // forensic services // child and adolescent mental health // addictions // community or hospital based services As well as spending time on placement, you will also undertake an individual research project on a related topic of your choice.
Assessment method
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical workshops and guided laboratory work. There will also be group work, literature reports and research projects in order to ensure our degrees provide a strong set of additional skills, such as presentational and communicative skills. Our nursing degree uses a variety of assessment methods. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect: // Written examinations // Written reports // Coursework // Patchwork assessment
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
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
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 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.
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:
- B760
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Lanarkshire Campus
- Campus code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
International applicants
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level in accordance with guidelines from the UK's Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC). These are shown below.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 102 points
A level - BCC
Scottish Higher - BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H4
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
T Level - M
SWAP (BBB) in Access to Nursing; Access to Medical Studies.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - BCC
Scottish Higher - BBCC
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Audition
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
Own test. Maths
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 with no less than 7.0 in Reading, Listening and Speaking components and 6.5 in the Writing component |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. However, for Health, Nursing & Midwifery courses that lead to professional registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) (eg. BSc Adult Nursing, MSc Adult Nursing, BSc Mental Health Nursing, MSc Mental Health Nursing, BSc Midwifery and MSc Midwifery), applicants are require to have a higher English language ability than the majority of other courses at UWS; this requirement is governed and controlled by the NMC. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS and in placements. All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of: // Native speakers of English // Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise) // non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification) The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements
https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
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
| International | £13325 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees are charged per year of the programme
Sponsorship information
Two new scholarships are available for application for eligible students on this degree. // The Men into Nursing Bursary will see one male nursing student being awarded £5,000 annually to support the student experience in the first the first two years of undergraduate study on our BSc Adult Nursing, BSc Mental Health Nursing or BSc Midwifery degrees. // The Myra McMurdo Nursing Bursary will see £750 being awarded to seven students, who have received a conditional place on our BSc Adult Nursing, BSc Mental Health Nursing or BSc Midwifery degrees. These will be delivered on an annual basis and will support them through their nursing placements. Visit UWS course entry for more informaiton on both bursaries.
Provider information
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE