Mental Health Nursing students and staff talking in Hipps Cafe, Medical School, QMC

Nursing (Mental Health) BSc

Medical School Building, Nottingham, UK

Course overview

Study an innovative nursing course and launch your career with confidence. Mental health nursing is a transformative profession, empowering individuals facing mental illnesses at every stage of life.

As a mental health nurse, you'll work in diverse environments, from hospital settings to homes, offering support and care to your service users and their families.  At the University of Nottingham, we recognise the challenges and rewards of mental health nursing. Our course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to progress in this field.

Indicative modules

Mandatory

Year 1

Biosciences Applied to Nursing (1 and 2)

Mandatory

Year 1

Clinical Learning 1

Mandatory

Year 1

Clinical Learning 2

Mandatory

Year 1

Introduction to Professional Nursing

Mandatory

Year 1

Evidence Applied to Nursing Practice

Mandatory

Year 2

Biosciences and Introduction to Pharmacology

Mandatory

Year 2

Psychosocial Influences on Health

Mandatory

Year 2

Clinical Learning 3

Mandatory

Year 2

Clinical Practice: Application of Learning

Mandatory

Year 2

Using Evidence to Improve Nursing Practice

Mandatory

Year 2

Leadership for Nursing

Mandatory

Year 3

Preparing to Prescribe

Mandatory

Year 3

Development of Management and Leadership Skills for Practice

Optional

Year 3

Year three optional modules

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About modules

The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer, but is not intended to be construed or relied on as a definitive list of what might be available in any given year. This content was last updated on Wednesday 27 November 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.

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