BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) with NMC Registration

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mental health nursing. You will learn about the different types of mental health conditions, their causes, and how they can be treated. The course covers topics such as psychopharmacology, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mental health law. Students will also gain practical experience through clinical placements and simulations. Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a mental health nurse.

Additional Information

This course is delivered in partnership with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, providing students with access to high-quality clinical placements and networking opportunities. The course is also designed to prepare students for the demands of working in mental health nursing, including the emotional challenges of caring for patients with complex needs.

Unlock Your Potential as a Mental Health Nurse at Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University is a leading institution for nursing education, with a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and compassionate nurses. The university's partnership with Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust provides students with access to a wide range of clinical placements and networking opportunities. Additionally, the course is designed to prepare students for the demands of working in mental health nursing, including the emotional challenges of caring for patients with complex needs.

GCSEs

• Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including: English and Maths

Passes in Functional Key Skills in Level 2 Maths and English will only be accepted if the qualification and awarding organisation is regulated by Ofqual.

Plus one of the following:

A Level

• A minimum of 112 UCAS points from 2 or more A levels, including at least two subjects at C or above. We do not accept General Studies or UCAS points achieved through music exams.

T Levels

• Merit in Health overall

BTEC

• BTEC National Diploma - normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science at DMM

• BTEC Extended Diploma - normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science at DMM

Access course

• AHE (Nursing and Midwifery)

• AHE (Science)

• AHE (Health Professions)

Pass in the QAA Access to HE with a minimum of 96 UCAS points

GCSE English and Maths or functional skills level 2 qualifications in English and Maths are required. 

We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

International Baccalaureate  26+ points

20 hours of Work permit weekly for international students.