Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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23-SEP-24

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

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23-SEP-24

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Northumbria University has an established reputation for excellence and innovation in nursing education. We are working closely with our NHS partners to deliver a pre-registration Nursing Science course that embodies the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s ‘FutureNurse’ standards, to equip you to lead your profession.The BSc Nursing Science (Mental Health) course will prepare you to build experience in a professional health care role, and graduate with NMC Registration as a fully Registered Nurse. ...Read more

Northumbria University has an established reputation for excellence and innovation in nursing education. We are working closely with our NHS partners to deliver a pre-registration Nursing Science course that embodies the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s ‘FutureNurse’ standards, to equip you to lead your profession.The BSc Nursing Science (Mental Health) course will prepare you to build experience in a professional health care role, and graduate with NMC Registration as a fully Registered Nurse. Studying within the requirements of the new NMC standards means that you will be ‘future nurse’ ready, demonstrating critical thinking skills in relation to complex healthcare issues and the health and wellbeing of your patients and their families.You will study partially at our Coach Lane Campus, and partially on clinical placement, with both strands running alongside each other to give you an integrated approach to theory and practice. You will study within the standard university semester system, allowing time during the Easter and summer breaks for additional projects and internships – or simply a well-earned rest.This programme will equip you to be curious, creative and collaborative in your care. It will allow your compassion to thrive within an evidence-based approach and it will enable you to make a genuine impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people, their families and the wider community.

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18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
36th
What students say
L
Lewis
12 Dec 23

The buildings at the coach lane campus where nursing is based could do with an update, quite dated currently. Good facilities however, impressive library and great overall course...Read more

T
Taylor
12 Dec 23

Northumbria University has provided me with a new insight to life. I have been able to personally develop my skills and become more aware of myself. The uni has been able to..Read more

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112 Grades / Points required

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculatorNorthumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfoSubject Requirements:There are no specific subject requirements for this course.GCSE Requirements:Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.Additional Requirements:Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Admission is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and a satisfactory health check. Applicants must meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's suitability for registration requirements.International Qualifications:We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountryEnglish Language Requirements:International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 7.0 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualificationsFor further admissions guidance and requirements, please visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/admissionsguidance Please review this information before submitting your application.

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9,250 per year

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18,250 per year

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18,250 per year

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L
Lewis
12 Dec 23
Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
The buildings at the coach lane campus where nursing is based could do with an update, quite dated currently. Good facilities however, impressive library and great overall course....
Read more
T
Taylor
12 Dec 23
Nursing Science, Registered Nurse (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
Northumbria University has provided me with a new insight to life. I have been able to personally develop my skills and become more aware of myself. The uni has been able to...
Read more
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