Mental Health Nursing

Entry requirements

Students must have an undergraduate honour's degree, 2.2 or above and no more than 5 years old.

Please note that we can only accept your application for consideration if you have already obtained your GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at the appropriate level prior to applying.

Apprenticeship students must be employed within one of our partner organisations.

Months of entry

February

Course content

This course is designed for students who already have an UG Degree and are looking to gain an NMC registered qualification in Mental Health Nursing.

Developed in partnership with our NHS trust partners, you will learn the essential nursing skills needed to provide compassionate and effective care for people with mental health issues.

We offer you exceptional support as you study for this challenging and fulfilling role. We have excellent teaching staff, state-of-the-art facilities and placements at London's leading hospitals.

Learn in our highly-regarded course is based at the West Stand, at the StoneX stadium, Barnet which was recently part of a £23 million redevelopment.

Our placements with our London NHS partners, including the North London NHS Foundation Trust, will give you opportunities to practise your skills in some of London's most forward-thinking hospitals.

What you will gain

• Our tutors – who are experts and active in their fields, will provide you with an excellent education, career guidance and opportunities from day one. Your skills will be developed through placements at our prestigious partner hospitals across north London.
• You will develop a comprehensive approach to assessing, treating, care planning, and supporting individuals in their recovery and pursuit of their best lives. Through high-fidelity simulations, you will gain experience in areas such as resuscitation and handling critically ill patients. By participating in placements and hands-on experiences, you will acquire the necessary observation and communication skills to confidently collaborate with service users, families, carers, and colleagues.
• You will be supported to increase your confidence and communication skills, learn valuable critical thinking skills and become an effective problem solver. You will become proficient working with information technology and in the academic and practice setting and you will be part of teams that will build your expertise in understanding leadership and management.
• We have 145 years of experience delivering professional, creative and technical education that prepares students – like you – for success in global careers. After graduating, you can register as a mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and start your career helping to make the world a better place.

What you will learn

• Therapeutic communication skills to support recovery
• Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Medicine management and drug calculation
• Fundamentals of Mental Health nursing care and research capabilities

What skills will you gain

• You will become a critical practitioner utilising reflective practice and a sound evidence base as a catalyst for change and service improvement
• You will develop a holistic approach to assessing, treating, care planning and supporting people to recover and live their best possible lives
• You will experience high-fidelity simulations in areas such as resuscitation and dealing with the seriously ill and through placements and hands-on experience, you’ll also gain the observation and communication skills needed to coproduce care with service users, families, carers and colleagues
• You will collaborate with teams that will enhance your understanding of leadership and management in both academic and practical settings, going on to develop the skills required for autonomous practice, decision-making and team working in health and social care

Fees and funding