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Mental Health Nursing
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
As mental health awareness becomes increasingly prevalent in society, we
prepare students to work with individuals of all ages, with a range of mental
health experiences, in diverse settings. You will develop strong communication
skills which will be fostered throughout the programme by rehearsal in the
classroom and feedback from mentors in placements to prepare you for this
demanding role.
Our programme adopts an approach to learning and teaching which
focuses on service users using a recovery approach, and encourages
you to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the safe
delivery of effective mental health care. All modules integrate theory and
practice elements which contribute to admission to the Professional
Register. The development of clinical skills to support physical health
is an integral part of the programme and is supported in practice by
mentors and in the excellent Clinical Skills Laboratories by experienced
lecturers.
Student support is a priority, and you will be allocated a personal tutor
and have access to campus-based academic advice services. Learning
and teaching are delivered through a variety of strategies including
lectures, seminars, and tutorials, often facilitated by service users and
carers. IT based exercises and presentations are also used to encourage
work relevant skills. Assessment is undertaken through using a variety
of strategies including essay and examination and in practical laboratory
and clinical situations.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Knowledge for Professional Nursing
Practice, Mental Health Nursing
Second Year
• Developing Professional Nursing
Practice, Mental Health Nursing
Third Year
• Transition to Professional Nursing
Practice, Mental Health Nursing
What will this mean for my future?
Placements are undertaken in a variety of settings, working with a
mentor alongside social workers, occupational therapists, psychiatrists,
psychologists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This
will help you experience and prepare for a number of careers within this
field.
This is a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved programme. Students who
successfully complete the programme may apply for NMC nursing registration.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - B760
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Course duration
3 years
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses