Course Overview

During the course, youll gain practice experience in a wide range of in-patient and community settings, reflecting the diversity of mental health specialties. This might include subjects such as acute psychiatry, child and adolescent mental health, forensic psychiatry, eating disorders, addictions, and rehabilitation. Day-to-day, the work broadly involves working in the community and hospitals taking on a variety of tasks €“ from giving patients medication, to assessing and supporting their needs. With experience, there are lots of opportunities for specialization as your career progresses. You might choose to specialize in alcohol or substance use, forensic psychology, psychotherapeutic interventions, or working with offenders. Play a vital role in caring for people living with mental health conditions as a mental health nurse. You’ll learn the specialist skills needed to support them, their families and their carers to help them lead fulfilling lives. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a counselling and communication suite to role play realistic work-based scenarios. Plus, you’ll gain real-life experience in a variety of clinical settings such as NHS Trusts, community placements, independent sector and voluntary sector organisations. Graduate with the highly specialised and sought-after skillset needed for a rewarding career as a Mental Health Nurse.

General Eligibility

• A Level BBC/A*A* and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent; or;

• BTEC Extended Diploma DMM and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent; or;

• Access to HE Diploma in Nursing or similar with 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at Level 3 and 15 Credits at Level 2; and GCSEs Maths and English grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent; or;

• Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points; and 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above (previously A*-C) or equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• If your first language is not English you must have the following minimum International English Language Test Score (IELTS) results at the time of applying:

  • 7.0 overall or equivalent

  • 7.0 in the listening and reading sections

  • 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections.