Course Summary

Overview Mental health conditions are a lot more prevalent than people realise. However, both mental health conditions and mental health nursing are often poorly understood. Mental health nursing is a challenging, yet rewarding profession and we warmly welcome applications from well-qualified candidates. Why study BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Middlesex University? Your main skill as a mental health nurse is your ability to connect to other people and to help them to improve their overall well-being. The therapeutic relationships that you make with the people you support, and their families and friends are critical to helping people manage their experience of mental ill health and the stigma which can accompany it. Choosing to become a mental health nurse is rewarding - it is also complex and challenging. As a career, mental health nursing is meaningful, interesting, flexible and varied and at its heart, it is about supporting people experiencing mental distress to recover and live the best lives possible. We are seeking students who can demonstrate a passion for helping others, demonstrate empathy, warmth and care coupled with the ability to collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams and advocate on behalf of clients and their families / carers in a highly sensitive area of healthcare. Confidence in dealing with people as well as good communication and observation skills are key - if this sounds like you then we encourage you to apply. At least one in four people will experience mental distress and nurses are a vital part of their recovery, our BSc degree course will support you to develop the knowledge and confidence to help others and succeed in this exciting profession. We focus on building vital professional experience and 50% of study time is spent on placement in nursing settings. Many of our students also secure their first job with a placement host. Through your studies you will learn to assess clients effectively, build knowledge of mental health treatment interventions, and learn to develop successful care plans. Course highlights In the 2016 National Student Survey (NSS), 98% of our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) students reported being satisfied with the teaching on their course We have outstanding employment results and the profession offers excellent progression Your studies are supported by state-of-the-art facilities including nursing skills labs, professional training equipment and a building set up to deliver high-fidelity simulations in areas such as resuscitation and dealing with the seriously ill You will graduate with professional status as a registered mental health nurse We have excellent relationships with mental health trusts across London, ensuring our course teaches pioneering nursing practices As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: Foundations for Field of Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory Foundations for Nursing Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory Foundations for Professional Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory Practice Learning 1 (30 credits) - Compulsory Year 2: Approaches to Health and Social Care Research (30 credits) – Compulsory Developing Understanding in Mental Health (30 credits) - Compulsory Practice Learning 2 (15 credits) - Compulsory Practice Learning 3 (15 credits) - Compulsory Treatment Interventions in Mental Health (30 credits) - Compulsory Year 3: Dissertation (30 credits) - Compulsory Meeting Complex Care Needs in Mental Health (30 credits) - Compulsory Practice Learning 4 (15 credits) - Compulsory Practice Learning 5 (15 credits) - Compulsory Preparation for Mental Health Practice (30 credits) - Compulsory

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B760

Institution code: M80

Campus Name: Hendon Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Access pass with 45 credits at Level 3 (45 merit or higher)


Visit our general entry requirements page, by clicking on the link below, to see how these points can be achieved from our acceptable level 3 qualifications and the combinations which are welcomed by Middlesex University, including GCSE requirements.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/help-with-your-application/undergraduate-application/entry-requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 With a minimum of 6.5 in each component
TOEFL (iBT) 87.0 With at least 21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading
PTE Academic 58.0 With at least 51 in all components

Certain units within the Access course will be accepted as proof of English, Mandatory L3 units: - Essay Writing - Reading and Comprehension of Texts Optional units, not all Access courses have these: - Speaking and Listening Skills - Writing Standard English - Finding and Reading Information - Examination Skills: Preparing for and - - Succeeding in an Examination - Note-taking and Note-making - Report Writing - Writing and Delivering Seminar Papers Certain units within the Access course will be accepted as proof of Maths Level 2: - Arithmetic Skills for Health Studies

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 45%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 85%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14000.0 Year 1
International 14000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Barnet
NW4 4BT

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