Mental Health Nursing

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of others and want to learn to provide outstanding care within mental health services? You can choose to study this course at two locations: our main campus in Roehampton, or at Croydon University Centre.

Skills

Build solid foundations for your future career in nursing.

Ranked top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024), our BSc Mental Health Nursing degree will help you develop a holistic approach to assessing and supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.

Working with a dedicated team of experienced clinicians and academics, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of:

• How the human body and mind works
• How to help people stay healthy
• How to treat and support people with long-term and acute illnesses

Professional skillset

Our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset - this specific nursing degree program has been designed to meet and exceed the rigorous standards of proficiency set forth by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for excellence in contemporary healthcare practice. This incorporates:

• Health assessment
• Planning holistic care
• Evidence-based practice
• Clinical skills
• Medication management
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Leadership

Learning

Enjoy hands-on learning in clinical settings.

This course blends theory with hands-on practice in our classrooms and state-of-the-art Clinical Simulation Centres (CSC).

Under the guidance of sector experts and academics, you’ll participate in:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Group work
• Online learning
• Reflective practical exercises

You’ll also have the chance to study with healthcare professionals from other fields to gain a comprehensive understanding of nursing today, including:

• Its role within 21st century health and care services
• The shift towards integrated care in the community as part of the NHS Long Term Plan
• The need for evidence-based practice for patient safety, and
• The importance of developing professional relationships with the people you care for and work with

Throughout your training, we give equal value to physical and mental health to ensure that parity of esteem is a key consideration in care delivery.