Mental health nurses have a unique and profound impact on the lives of the people they care for, building and maintaining therapeutic relationships across all aspects of people’s lives. Youll gain the clinical and communication skills required to support the individual within their own recovery process. Youll develop the knowledge and experience to work within community, primary and acute care settings, and gain the confidence to help clients take the first steps to changing their lives.
Achieve a bachelors honours degree and register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwife...
Mental health nurses have a unique and profound impact on the lives of the people they care for, building and maintaining therapeutic relationships across all aspects of people’s lives. Youll gain the clinical and communication skills required to support the individual within their own recovery process. Youll develop the knowledge and experience to work within community, primary and acute care settings, and gain the confidence to help clients take the first steps to changing their lives.<br/><br/>Achieve a bachelors honours degree and register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in mental health enabling you to progress on to a rewarding career and work in a range of healthcare settings nationally or internationally. You’ll have a balanced learning experience with a wide and innovative range of teaching and assessment methods both in academic study and in practice. Your time with us will enable you to work with a range of allied health professions and other fields of nursing.<br/><br/><br/>* Experience a course that teaches contemporary and innovative mental health practice.<br/><br/><br/>* Focus on developing your interpersonal skills and the importance of building therapeutic relationships.<br/><br/><br/>* Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to graduate with professional status as a registered mental health nurse.<br/><br/><br/>* Qualify with outstanding employment opportunities in a profession that offers excellent career progression.<br/><br/><br/>* Enjoy an accessible approach to your theoretical studies, with the option of studying in Plymouth, our Knowledge Spa campus in Truro or at our University of Plymouth School of Nursing in Exeter.<br/><br/><br/>* Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.<br/><br/><br/>* Experience clinical placements across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, designed to maximise your range of experiences and clinical skills.<br/><br/><br/>* Learn from experienced doctors and professors in their field.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Plymouth Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B761
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS Tariff104 120 Scottish HigherConsidered in combination with Advanced Highers Access to HE DiplomaPass with 33 credits at Merit or Distinction including 15 at Science / Social Science . Grade C/4 at GCSE English and Maths required. Please note applicants studying Access courses, we only require GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above alongside not 5 GCSE’s in total. Please make contact with our Admissions Team for further advice International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 30 To include 5 at higher level subject. Science preferred English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Health / Science subjects preferred Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)104 - 120 points to include Highers. Science subject preferred. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)considered in combination Scottish Advanced Higher104 - 120 points to include CC at Advanced Highers. Science subjects preferred. English and Maths accepted within as GCSE equivalent Extended ProjectAccepted in combination with other qualifications Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)considered in combination Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)considered in combination A level104 to 120 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels - science subjects preferred. T LevelP Accepted pathway: Health. Pass overall with Grade C in Core Component. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)Considered in combination |
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