Bachelor in Mental Health Nursing - Grado en Enfermería de Salud Mental

Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this degree, with its strong focus on real-world experience, is an ideal choice for those looking to gain the expert knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the mental health care profession.

112 - 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma of DMM. Foundation Year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.

International entry requirements:
For September 2022 and September 2023 entry: If English is not your first language you will need 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other components.

One in four people will struggle with mental health issues at some point during their life. It is a rapidly expanding area of nursing that needs caring, compassionate and competent professionals
This course will teach you how to deliver high-quality nursing care; to enable, educate and encourage those experiencing mental health problems to progress towards recovery
Practical experience takes a central role in the course, with 50% of your time being spent on placement in a variety of healthcare environments across the south
Learn from registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners, as well as carers and service users who provide valuable insight and personal experience of mental health care. 93% of graduates felt they had received sufficient advice and guidance ​
Put your learnings into practice in our new £48 million Bournemouth Gateway Building and benefit from simulated hospital wards and community home settings
Our annual Careers Fair has numerous healthcare exhibitors in attendance, helping you to gain employment as a registered nurse on completion of the course. 95% of our nursing graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating.

Foundation year
Core units
Academic Study Skills
Applied Sciences
Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Psychology
Mathematics in Science
Foundation Year Project

Year 1
Core units
Foundations for Professional Practice and Research
Nursing Theory and Application 1
Applied Health Care Science 1
Communication Skills for Nursing Practice
Developing Skills for Promoting Health and Wellbeing
Nursing Practice and Nursing skills 1

Year 2
Core units
Research for Professional Practice
Improving Safety and Quality of Care
Nursing Theory & Application 2
Applied Health Care Sciences 2
Acute and Long Term Health Challenges
Clinical Pharmacology and Medicines Management
Nursing Practice and Nursing Skills 2

Year 3
Core units
Team Working for Service Improvement
Clinical Leadership and Management
Applied Health Care Sciences 3
Developing a Literature Review
Therapeutic Communications and Interpersonal Skills for Nursing Practice
Caring for People with Complex Health Care Needs
Nursing Practice and Nursing Skills 3

Mental health nurse in an in-patient environment (e.g. acute admissions unit, elderly care, treatment wards, psychiatric intensive care unit or rehabilitation)
Community mental health nurse
Staff nurse
Specialist nurse (covering the likes of eating disorders, addictions, forensic psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry or psychological therapist).