Nursing (Mental Health) (Pre-registration programme)

Entry requirements

We welcome your application regardless of your background or experience.

For this course, ideally, we are looking for these qualifications:

• A second-class honours degree 2:2 or above in health-related subjects such as health studies, biology, psychology, sociology
• Graduates from other disciplines can also be considered
• Your degree should have been completed within the last five years
• In accordance with the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), you will also need GCSE maths at Grade C or above (or equivalent).

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, we may be able to count this towards your entry requirements.

This programme is delivered in two years instead of three, all applicants will need to meet Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) requirements and to do so will need to demonstrate health-related experience.

Months of entry

October

Course content

Poverty, austerity and the pressures of modern-day living are making mental health issues ever more visible in the UK today. Indeed, one in four people will experience a mental health problem. Through your skills in compassion, communication and problem solving, you can make a real difference to the many lives affected by this growing concern.

State-of the-art facilities

Your clinical skills will be taught at StoneX Stadium, a centre of excellence for the London Sport Institute and Health Faculty in the London Borough of Barnet.

You’ll be using some of the most advanced equipment in the UK including new specialist spaces, stimulation suites and specialist labs at our brand new £23 million West Stand building offering.

Life experience needed

Our two-year course is open to graduates in any subject who are seeking a career as a mental health nurse. We welcome people from a wide variety of backgrounds and professions. Life experience is one of the most significant contributing factors to becoming an effective mental health nurse. We want students who are passionate about helping others and who can work well in multi-disciplinary teams and advocate for clients and their families and carers.

Partnerships with NHS Trusts

We have excellent relationships with NHS trusts across London, offering an extensive range of clinical placement opportunities. You'll develop your core nursing skills and build your knowledge of professional and ethical practice. Developed in close consultation with our trust partners (both acute and primary care), service users and students, this innovative diploma is made up of 50% theory and 50% practice. Many students gain future employment with one of their placement hosts.

What you will gain

On successful completion of this course, you will gain registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

We have a range of research centres which inform our teaching and welcome student input.

Below are some of the other benefits you will enjoy by joining us on this course.

• We have award-winning high-fidelity simulation centres which will help you connect theory and practice
• You will learn in nursing skills labs, use professional training equipment and practice high-fidelity simulations such as resuscitation and dealing with seriously ill patients
• You will gain the skills to work in multi-disciplinary health and social care teams to assess and treat physical and mental health issues for individuals of all ages
• You will develop the confidence and communication skills to work effectively with service users, carers and colleagues and be able to work in a wide variety of settings ranging from inpatient to community settings.

Fees and funding