Designed in collaboration with the 2gether NHS Foundation Trust, this course will provide you with experience and confidence, with an emphasis on leadership and shaping a 'culture of care'. The first year will see you learning the fundamental skills for mental healthcare while learning to lead and manage yourself, the second will consider leading and managing care, and the third: leading and managing service to develop your abilities to lead a team and drive service innovation.
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In partnership with the 2gether NHS Foundation Trust
“We are excited about the collaboration with the university to deliver this innovative degree which we believe will equip future Registered Mental Health Nurses with the skills and compassion they require to meet the mental and physical health care needs of the nation.”
Chris Betteridge, Lead Nurse for Pre Reg Nurse Ed, Preceptorship and Widening Access, 2gether NHS Foundation Trust
Course modules
Take a look at the course map for a breakdown of modules that you'll study to complete the course.
Entry requirements
Tariff information for 2019 entry*
112 tariff points
Typical offers
BBC at A levels with one subject preferably in a science subject, DDM at BTEC to include 6 units in a Science or Social Science subject.
2019 UCAS tariff table
Mature Applicants: We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants.
International Students: Please see the full details of entry requirements in your country.
You must have a minimum of 5 subjects at GCSE grade 4/C or above, to include English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. Please email our admissions team for further information.
Further information about entry requirements for Nursing (Mental Health) - September 2019 entry
Don’t yet meet these entry requirements? Consider our Health and Social Care CertHE while you work towards this course.
Fees
See the further details of fees and potential extra costs when studying a course at the University of Gloucestershire.
UCAS codes
| UCAS codes available for this subject |
|---|
| BSc (Hons) - 3 years full-time | B760 |
Careers
- Mental health nursing and care
- Healthcare leadership and management
- Education
Industry links
As well as teaching by experienced nurses and healthcare professionals, placements and practice-based learning are an integral part of the course. From community based recovery teams to acute mental health hospitals, you will get the opportunity to put your learning into practice while you study, all while being supported by our dedicated staff.
Collaboration with 2gether NHS Foundation Trust
Gain experience and confidence through our connection with 2gether. An innovative and forward-thinking organisation, with a real commitment to providing a specialist mental health service to the people of Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
Research/practice-informed learning and teaching
Evidence based practice is embedded into all modules and the collaborative relationship between the student, personal tutor, mentors and coaches in practice will help to ensure that links are maintained and developed between research, theory and practice.
Learning for the future
Students will have the opportunity to develop technological skills by engaging in on-line communication and by accessing course materials and resources within the virtual learning environment. Emphasis on self-care within the programme is designed to support life-long learning and personal development to enable students to become resilient practitioners for the future.