Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing degree at City prepares students for a fulfilling and rewarding career in mental health nursing. Students learn to provide holistic compassionate care and support for people with mental health problems to be physically safe and emotionally secure. On successful graduation students are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).<br/><br/>Students learn the fundamentals of helping people to make positive changes to their lives and supporting them on their journey of recovery. Our priority is to ensure students graduate with the skills and knowledge to enter the mental health nursing profession with confidence.<br/><br/>Teaching is a combination of classroom theory, simulated practice within our specialist Clinical Skills Centre and practice placements; where time is spent in a clinical environment gaining real-world experience working with Londons diverse population in leading hospitals and community settings. We prepare students for all aspects of the profession, including dealing with emergency situations, the effect of patients’ physical health, detecting deterioration and how to approach, assess and provide the most appropriate care and treatment in differing situations. Students also benefit from our seminar programme which includes expert practice seminars with guest speakers and visiting academics<br/><br/>Career prospects are excellent for our Mental Health Nursing graduates - many secure employment within local London trusts and throughout the rest of the UK. As well as a career as a mental health nurse, graduates can move into areas within the health and social care sector including advising on policy and quality of care, and academic teaching and research.<br/><br/>This degree prepares you for a fulfilling and rewarding career in mental health nursing.

Clearing is your chance to study in the heart of London.<br><br>Ranked 3rd in the UK for Social Mobility (HEPI 2023) and 5th for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2024), City is proud to be a modern, forward-thinking university. You'll get a choice of exciting modules, a taster of working life, and the chance to meet people from over 160 different countries.<br><br>City is home to more than 20,000 students and 200 undergraduate courses, including History & Politics, Aerospace Engineering, Media Production, and Law. Whatever you study, you'll get the opportunity to gain experience through industry placements & summer internships, and lifelong memories through optional study abroad semesters.<br><br>You'll also be studying in London! Picture rainy afternoons in the British Museum, study sessions in the spectacular British Library, vintage shopping on Brick Lane, and delicious food spots in Islington. That's what City life looks like.