Mental Health Nursing (including Foundation Year) BN (Hons)
University of Chester
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Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)

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Chester

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)

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Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your nursing degree. The nursing degree is accredited with the NMC.Make a unique contribution to the health and wellbeing of those experiencing, or at risk of developing mental health problems ...Read more

Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your nursing degree. The nursing degree is accredited with the NMC.Make a unique contribution to the health and wellbeing of those experiencing, or at risk of developing mental health problems on this pre-registration nursing course.This is a dynamic, interactive, professional course which places the needs of service patients and their families, and Mental Health Nursing practice, at its centre. Our team are committed to supporting students to realise their potential to become compassionate, competent and autonomous mental health nurses, who are able to meet current and future healthcare demands.As a nurse for the future, the Nursing and Midwifery Council expect you to provide care for people from all fields of nursing, so we will enhance your knowledge and skills in relation to caring for adults, children and those with learning disabilities.Practical learning in our state-of-the-art skills labs, supported by key theoretical knowledge, will prepare you for hospital placements during your course, ensuring you gain real, hands-on experience. The course is delivered by experienced mental health nurses with teaching and research expertise, experience in all four fields of nursing and clinical areas and services including child and adolescent mental health, forensic and secure, acute and crisis care, substance misuse, personality disorder and community care. The team work closely with providers, ensuring that the course remains contemporary.

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WUSCA ranking:
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2/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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24th
CUG Ranking
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56th
What students say
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Alesha
14 Oct 24

The staff at Chester uni are very friendly and helpful. The uni has good nursing facilities such a simulation labs and cave experience to practice nursing..Read more

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Alesha
03 Nov 23

I love how the uni have a cave which is a virtual reality room...Read more

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

72 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

MM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£8,250 per year

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£8,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£8,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£8,250 per year

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£8,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£8,250 per year

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Latest Mental Health Nursing (General) reviews

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Alesha
14 Oct 24
Mental Health Nursing BN (Hons)
The staff at Chester uni are very friendly and helpful. The uni has good nursing facilities such a simulation labs and cave experience to practice nursing...
Read more
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Alesha
03 Nov 23
Mental Health Nursing BN (Hons)
I love how the uni have a cave which is a virtual reality room....
Read more
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Once a teacher training college founded in 1839, the University of Chester has evolved into a 21st century university that opens doors...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
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