Mental Health Nursing
Bangor University
UCAS Code: B762 | Bachelor of Nursing (with Honours) - BN (Hons)
Entry requirements
General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.
including Distinction / Merit profile (maximum 9 Passes)
Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. Please contact us for more information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must normally have, or be working towards, a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C/9-4 including GCSE Welsh or English first language and Mathematics/Numeracy (or a recognised alternative qualification*), but consideration is given to individual circumstances. *Recognised alternative qualifications for Welsh/English and/or Mathematics are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Maths (must be achieved within the last 3 years). The Irish Leaving Certificate minimum of O4 is the equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4.
Pass required.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.
T Level qualifications in a relevant subject will be considered on a case by case basis.
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About this course
Mental health (MH) student nurses learn about working with people of all ages experiencing a range of mental health issues in a variety of settings, addressing not only their mental health but also their physical, social and spiritual needs. MH Nurses work in a variety of settings which are reflected in the clinical placement opportunities which include child and adolescent MH, adult MH in hospital, prison and forensic services, therapeutic substance misuse services and nursing homes.
Mental health nursing at Bangor will lead you to an exciting and rewarding, though demanding, career as a mental health nurse. The course will enable you to develop your career working with people of all ages who are facing physical and mental health challenges, or living with learning disabilities, who need professional mental health nursing care.
You can experience a very wide range of community- and inpatient-based clinical practice placements across north Wales as a mental health nursing student, which could include:
- Child and adolescent mental health services in the community and residential setting.
- Mental health hospital care for adults and older people with 24-hour needs.
- Multidisciplinary community mental health teams for adults and older people.
- Prison and forensic medium secure hospital services with links to the criminal justice service.
- Home treatment, rehabilitation and step-down recovery services.
- Perinatal mental health services.
- Memory services.
- Liaison mental health services.
- Therapeutic substance misuse, peer support and detoxification services.
- Interprofessional Independent hospitals and nursing homes. This course offers the opportunity to gain a degree and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
This 3-year undergraduate programme is made up of interprofessional modules and field specific mental health modules that equate 120 credits per year.
Bangor accepts applications for nursing courses throughout the year, while places are still available. As some pathways do become full we recommend applications are submitted as soon as possible.
**Flexibility in where you study**
You will be able to use the comprehensive range of facilities for all students at our campuses at both Bangor and Wrexham, and regional learning hubs are being established giving you real flexibility in how and where you learn.
Modules
For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.
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