Nursing (Mental Health) with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Nursing (Mental Health) with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) with Integrated Foundation Year course prepares you for a nursing degree by exploring modern biology, healthcare and nursing science. With experiential learning, early intensive assessment, and feedback, it enhances understanding of health services.
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
Our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) with Integrated Foundation Year course prepares you for a nursing degree by exploring modern biology, healthcare and nursing science. With experiential learning, early intensive assessment, and feedback, it enhances understanding of health services.<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
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B769
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
Scottish Higher
32 points
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access Course (Health or Science profile preferred but not essential) plus GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4 or above or equivalent
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Maths and English accepted within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 points. Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.
Extended Project
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
MM
Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.
A level
32 points to include a minimum of 2 A Levels
T Level
P
Pass (D in the Core element). Health or Science profile preferred but not essential.
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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