Mental Health Nursing

Kieran McGurk

Mental Health Nurse at Murray Royal Hospital

“The placements I had were in a good mix of wards (forensics, care of the elderly, acute and rehabilitation). I really managed to build up my skillset. The modules at University helped me develop useful skills. The lecturers were very supportive and helped with any difficulties we had. “

This Mental Health Nursing degree provides you with a thought-provoking and contemporary study programme, carefully crafted to equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience you need to practice as a mental health nurse.

Graduate with an honours degree after only three years as you explore a fascinating range of topics as you take a journey to become a reflective, self-aware and person-centred practitioner.

We welcome students from a range of backgrounds. The strong bonds developed with your peers will help develop your ability to support others.

A Mental Health Nursing degree is a great springboard for exploring opportunities in mental health and clinical areas.

This degree makes you extremely mobile. Examples of fields our graduates have entered include: • Community and hospital settings in the NHS • Private and third sectors, caring for older people, children and adolescents • Substance misuse, acute care and forensic settings

There are also opportunities for further study on our Masters and PhD programmes. Careers in research and education are also possible.

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

This degree adopts a strengths-based pedagogy, meaning we encourage you to work on your unique strengths, ambitions and learning needs. The knowledge you’ll be gaining in relation to care-giving practices, health and wellbeing is complemented by input from the disciplines of counselling and psychology.

Please note: the degree runs over the whole year, so although you will get holidays, they will be shorter than for a standard university degree.

MODULES

Year 1

Placement and Personal Development (PD)1 Essential Skills for Nursing Introduction to Mental Health Across the Lifespan Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology Physical and Mental Health and Wellbeing

Year 2

Placement and PD2 Mental Health Across the Lifespan Understanding Interventions Pharmacology and Prescribing Public Health Placement and PD3 Interventions - Evidence and Actions Complex Mental Health Needs Across the Lifespan PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

UCAS CODE B760

DURATION: 4 years (full time) Year 3

Placement and PD4 Working in Teams and Groups Person-centred Working Leadership Future Nurse

Advanced entry is available with appropriate qualifications. Please find further information on our website.

Please note: All applicants must attend for interview and, if successful, must undergo health screening and criminal records checks. Enrolled students are required to make an annual declaration of good health and good character. The University must affirm this declaration before registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is possible.

Please note: All modules shown in this booklet are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. STANDARD ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Higher: ABBB A Level: BCC ILC (H): H2H3H3H3 International Baccalaureate: 29 BTEC Extended Dip: DMM ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS Passes in English and Maths or Lifeskill Maths or Application of Maths at National 5 C, GCSE C/4 or equivalent. National 5 ESOL is accepted in lieu of National 5 English. FULL COURSE DETAILS

VISIT: abertay.ac.uk/B760