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**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.**
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.
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...
**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.
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Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
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Course Code
HU07
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff104 [1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed (excludes General Studies) [2] Must include one qualification of 32 tariff points in a Health, Sport or Science based subject [3] May also include AS level or EPQ Scottish HigherC,C,C,C,D Access to HE DiplomaThe Access to HE Diploma in Health or Science subject to include 24 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Health units. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 55 GCSES at grade 4 / C or above including English, Mathematics and Science. A level |
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