Mental Health Nursing with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

You can choose to study this course in Coventry or Scarborough.<br/><br/>**Foundation Year**<br/>Coventry location: The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus.<br/><br/>Scarborough location: All years will be delivered from the CU Scarborough campus.<br/><br/>The foundation year will provide you with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of health and wellbeing. <br/><br/>**Degree**<br/>**This degree combines theory and practical learning with clinical placements to lead you to professional registration and a rewarding career as a mental health nurse.**<br/><br/>Mental health nurses work with a diverse range of people across a variety of settings including community and primary care, charities, in-patient, forensic and specialised services.<br/><br/>Proficient in treating physical health needs, mental health nurses focus on establishing therapeutic relationships with individuals and their support networks. They aim to ensure that individuals have active involvement in decision-making processes related to their own care.<br/><br/>This course aims to equip you with the skills to respond to individuals in distress or crisis, reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and advocate for the holistic health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and populations.<br/><br/><br/>* Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).<br/><br/><br/>* Learn to collaborate and thrive as a mental health nurse across and within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate safe, evidenced-based care delivery.<br/><br/><br/>* Study one module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.<br/><br/><br/>* All home learners on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the government of £5,000 per year. You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs.<br/><br/><br/>* Your learning on placement will take place in diverse practice-based learning environments where you will apply your theoretical knowledge to the real world.<br/><br/><br/>**Why you should study this course**<br/>If you are compassionate, enthusiastic and committed, we can support you in developing the skills to deliver professional, evidence-informed care that truly impacts people’s lives.<br/><br/><br/>* Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity and accountability as a mental health nurse from day one.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop your confidence and skills in preparation to lead, influence and supervise others.<br/><br/><br/>* Delivered by a team that includes highly skilled, knowledgeable, nursing and allied health professionals.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop your digital fluency, curiosity, critical and reflective thinking.<br/><br/><br/>* Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing.<br/><br/><br/>Coventry Universitys School of Health and Care collaborates closely with NHS Trusts across the UK to develop the workforce of the future. Together, we’ll prepare you for a rewarding and exciting career with great prospects and the opportunity for lifelong learning.<br/><br/>For full course and professional body accreditation information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact.

<br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.