Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
Ready to make a difference? As a mental health nurse at Plymouth, youll build therapeutic relationships and gain valuable clinical and communication skills. Work in a number of settings, supporting people on their recovery journey.
Simulation and support
At Plymouth, our cutting-edge simulation suites let you immerse yourself in healthcare environments, so you can confidently practise complex clinical scenarios in a safe and supportive setting.
Real experience where it matters
You will gain diverse practical experience by w...
Ready to make a difference? As a mental health nurse at Plymouth, youll build therapeutic relationships and gain valuable clinical and communication skills. Work in a number of settings, supporting people on their recovery journey.<br/><br/><strong>Simulation and support</strong><br/>At Plymouth, our cutting-edge simulation suites let you immerse yourself in healthcare environments, so you can confidently practise complex clinical scenarios in a safe and supportive setting.<br/><br/><strong>Real experience where it matters</strong><br/>You will gain diverse practical experience by working with healthcare providers across coastal and rural communities in the South West, giving you first-hand knowledge of challenges in healthcare, working as a valued member of the team.<br/><br/><strong>Shape future healthcare</strong><br/>Youll get the opportunity to study with students from other healthcare professions, giving you insight into how real teams come together to care for people. Play your part in shaping contemporary healthcare initiatives and latest research to shape the future of mental health.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- youre committed to making a profound impact on individuals mental health<br/><br/><br/>- you are good at building relationships with empathy<br/><br/><br/>- youre keen to develop clinical and communication skills for mental health care<br/><br/><br/>- youre a team player ready to shape positive change for people through healthcare. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Plymouth Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B761
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
104 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels - science subjects preferred.
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass 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 Programme
26
Science, Health or Social Science is 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 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 Higher
104 to include CC at Advanced Highers. Science subjects preferred.
Extended Project
Accepted 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 level
104 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels - science subjects preferred.
T Level
P
Pass overall with C in Core Component. Accepted pathway: Health.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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