Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

This degree equips you with the skills and experience you need to become a registered mental health nurse. The course is approved by the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council). <br/>Half of your time will be spent in study and hands-on learning on our award-winning medical campus. The other half will be on placement in mental health services. <br/>You’ll learn the key skills of communication and establishing supportive relationships with service users, their families and carers. You’ll be guided in this by experienced practitioners, who will help you develop your confidence, empathy and practical nursing skills. <br/><br/>**Why study at Hull?** <br/><br/>• **Award-winning facilities**: The Allam Medical Building houses a host of high-tech simulation wards for you to practice and develop your nursing skills. The medical campus is multi-award winning. It delivers first-class, real-world facilities at the cutting edge of modern healthcare. <br/>• **Learn from the best**: You’ll learn from professionals committed to supporting the community’s well-being – and who develop initiatives and research that benefits mental health nationally and globally. <br/>• **Get £6,000 cash or more per year**: You’ll be entitled to not only the NHS Learning Support Fund, but also an extra Specialist Subject Payment (SSP) of £1,000 for each year you study. You may even get more, depending on your own personal circumstances – and you won’t have to pay it back.<br/><br/>**Where could this take me?** <br/><br/>This nursing degree has an excellent track record of entry into mental health nursing careers. It has a 100% employability rate – within 15 months, all graduates are employed or in future study. Most work in NHS hospital settings or specialist NHS units. You could be working in a psychiatric ward, in community healthcare or in a residential home, in child and adolescent mental health services or learning disability health services. And some students choose research posts or leadership roles.

The University of Hull offers everything you need to excel in your studies and beyond. They equip you with the skills needed to achieve your potential once you graduate, which is why Hull scores 95% for employability (Higher Education Graduate Outcomes). Hull also have close ties to industry, giving you the chance to explore placement years and internships.<br/><br/>If you apply before October 1st, you'll also be guaranteed a spot in Hull's modern, comfortable accommodation. This gives you the perfect environment to jump into student life and your new home. Hull is also the most affordable city in the UK, meaning that you won't break the bank trying everything the city has to offer! You can explore Hull's leafy single-site campus and accommodation by booking campus visit via their website. If you can’t make it in person, Hull's 360 virtual tour allows you to explore the campus and facilities, wherever you are.<br/><br/>The University of Hull also ensures that you're fully supported throughout your studies. Their team of trained professionals will make sure you have the resources to manage any issues you face in your studies. From financial advice to 24 hour mental-health support, you'll have all the help you need at Hull.<br/><br/>What are you waiting for? Get in touch today!