Nursing (Mental Health) September Entry BSc (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Pontypridd

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

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

Location

Pontypridd

Study mode

Full time

Start date

23-SEP-24

Duration

3 Years

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Nursing is a demanding but rewarding profession that focuses on the care of people. As a mental health nurse, your role is promoting and supporting a person’s recovery and enabling them to have more involvement and control over their condition. This three-year mental health nursing degree combines theory and practice in an innovative way, to focus on the care of people with mental health problems across a wide range of healthcare settings. Successful completion of this Mental Health Nursing ...Read more

Nursing is a demanding but rewarding profession that focuses on the care of people. As a mental health nurse, your role is promoting and supporting a person’s recovery and enabling them to have more involvement and control over their condition. This three-year mental health nursing degree combines theory and practice in an innovative way, to focus on the care of people with mental health problems across a wide range of healthcare settings. Successful completion of this Mental Health Nursing degree will allow you entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register as a qualified Mental Health Nurse. Currently, if you are a UK student, the fees for your nursing course will be paid by the Welsh Government.Our nursing degrees prepare you for the challenges of modern healthcare through the right mix of knowledge, skills and experience. The theory you learn in the classroom is reinforced by practical learning on campus and work- based learning. Employers are keen to recruit our nursing graduates because they know they are well-prepared, confident, competent and safe practitioners.USW’s Nursing degrees are based on our Glyntaff Campus. Glyntaff is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful views.Note: Mental Health Nursing applications for multiple start dates will not be accepted..

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Nursing
WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
80/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
101st
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mental Health Nursing graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Mental Health Nursing graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Eldh
08 Nov 23

The support i was given in the my three years of training was amazing , i felt very..Read more

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Bethan
04 Nov 23

The facilities within the university are all of a good standard, however often the teaching is below par. Lecturers often have difficulties where lecture rooms are double booked,..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:18,P:3 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies

Must complete 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and 15 at Level 2. Of the 45 credits at level 3, you will need a minimum of 24 Distinctions, 18 Merits and 3 passes.

The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Pending GCSEs are not acceptable. You must already hold all GCSEs before making an application.Equivalent qualifications considered are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Mathematics. (Must have been achieved since 2016).

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Passing the T Level with a Merit overall.

Popular A-level subjects

Mental Health Nursing

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

Health & Social Care
23%
Religious Studies & Theology
23%
Psychology
17%
English Literature
17%
Biology
16%
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England

£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,000 per year

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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.

£9,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,000 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 EU

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

The University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and offers students an excellent range of...

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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