BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing with Foundation Year

Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this degree, with its strong focus on real-world experience, is an ideal choice for those looking to gain the expert knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the mental health care profession. One in four people will struggle with mental health issues at some point during their life. It is a rapidly expanding area of nursing that needs caring, compassionate and competent professionals This course will teach you how to deliver high-quality nursing care; to enable, educate and encourage those experiencing mental health problems to progress towards recovery Practical experience takes a central role in the course, with 50% of your time being spent on placement in a variety of healthcare environments across the south.

Learn from registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners, as well as carers and service users who provide valuable insight and personal experience of mental health care. . Put your learnings into practice in our purpose built Bournemouth Gateway Building and benefit from simulated hospital wards and community home settings. Our annual Careers Fair has numerous healthcare exhibitors in attendance, helping you to gain employment as a registered nurse on completion of the course. 100% of our nursing graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating.

This course requires 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Numeracy and literacy requirements GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. See all of the equivalencies. A-level and AS levels 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate – Skills Challenge Certificate We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Access to HE Diploma 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades. BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points) Foundation Diploma/ 90-credit Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Extended Certificate/ Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Cambridge International Pre-U Diploma 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects. Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points) Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points) Subsidiary Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff Introductory Diploma: We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff. Extended Project Qualification We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff. International Baccalaureate Certificates 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Higher Level certificates. International Baccalaureate (Diploma) An overall score of 30 -32 points. Scottish Highers 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers. Scottish Advanced Highers 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers. T Levels Merit (120 UCAS tariff points). Foundation Year entry requirements Numeracy and literacy requirements There are no GCSE requirements. The Foundation Year will cover these skills in preparation for degree study. For September 2024 entry 48–72 UCAS tariff points. Non-academic entry requirements Please note: you are required to demonstrate insight into the field of study through relevant experience. Following successful competition of the Foundation Year, in order to progress from the Foundation Year onto the degree course you will need to pass an Occupational Health (OH) check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (full details in the tab below). These checks will be undertaken during your Foundation Year. If you do not pass these checks you will be able to continue the Foundation Year but will not be able to progress onto a full degree with these requirements. IELTS - Overall 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components TOEFL iBT - Overall 79