Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Leicester Campus

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SEP-24

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Leicester Campus

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The Nursing and Midwifery Council introduced new national educational standards – Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency for registered Nurses in 2018. The curriculum from September 2021 onwards, is based on these standards for nurse education.Mental health nurses play crucial roles in healthcare settings by restoring and promoting health, supporting patients and their families, and responding to the varied healthcare needs of individual patients or communities.During this course – thanks to ...Read more

The Nursing and Midwifery Council introduced new national educational standards – Future Nurse Standards of Proficiency for registered Nurses in 2018. The curriculum from September 2021 onwards, is based on these standards for nurse education.Mental health nurses play crucial roles in healthcare settings by restoring and promoting health, supporting patients and their families, and responding to the varied healthcare needs of individual patients or communities.During this course – thanks to strong links with service providers across the region – we are able to offer a range of placement opportunities embedded within all three years of the course.You will benefit from shared learning opportunities with students from the other fields of nursing practice, but will also engage in field of practice specific learning opportunities throughout the programme, to ensure that you develop mental health nursing field of practice identity, knowledge and skills.


Key features

- The programme is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and upon graduation of the programme, you will be eligible to register with the NMC.- Graduates are eligible to apply for registration, and registered nurses can start on a salary of more than £25,655 (NHS pay scales 2020/21). - Study in our purpose-built facilities which comprise clinical skills suites, a moving and handling area, and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation room– allowing you to apply theory to practice in a safe environment.- Have an opportunity to gain valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme. Our students have taken part in healthcare programmes in Peru, improved the health of communities in India and examined the social and health inequalities faced by specific populations in the US.- We have more than 50 years of teaching experience, enabling us to deliver high-quality professional education to our diverse studentship.


Uniform policy

All students will be required to adhere to a uniform policy when in practice, in which they must be bare below the elbow. This is non-negotiable as it is an infection prevention requirement to safeguard the health and safety of all students and service users.

Key stats

Nursing
WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
51st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
109th
Mental Health Nursing
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
What students say
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Isabelle
09 Mar 23

Lovely campus with nice sitting and garden areas. Lots of facilities and shops/restaurants. Good library services. Nearby local town, quick 5 minute walk. Lots of variety for..Read more

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Nicole
08 Mar 23

Lecturers try and make each lecture/seminar/workshop as engaging and interesting as possible, even if you look at the lecture on your timetable and think it’s going to be boring...Read more

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A level

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:0,M:30,P:15 Grades / Points required

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

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T Level:

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112 points from a minimum of 2 A2 subjects or equivalent. We do not accept tariff points achieved from General Studies, Key Skills or Music Qualifications.

112 points including at least two subjects at advanced higher level with a Science subject at grade C or better. General Studies is not accepted.

Must be from a minimum of 2 A2 subjects or equivalent. We do not accept tariff points achieved from General Studies, Key Skills or Music Qualifications.

Must be in a relevant subject such as Health & Social Care or Science. We will accept other credit combinations providing a tariff score of 80 is achieved.English Language and Maths GCSEs at grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths required as separate qualifications

Must be achieved from a BTEC in Health & Social Care or Applied Science.

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Popular A-level subjects

Mental Health Nursing

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
44%
Biology
29%
Sociology
27%
Health & Social Care
16%
English Literature
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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Students from International

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This programme is not currently available to international students.

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Latest Mental Health Nursing (General) reviews

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Isabelle
09 Mar 23
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
Lovely campus with nice sitting and garden areas. Lots of facilities and shops/restaurants. Good library services. Nearby local town, quick 5 minute walk. Lots of variety for...
Read more
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Nicole
08 Mar 23
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
Lecturers try and make each lecture/seminar/workshop as engaging and interesting as possible, even if you look at the lecture on your timetable and think it’s going to be boring....
Read more
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