/ Undergraduate /
Start date:
September 2024
You'll need:
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code:
To apply for Roehampton campus, add B742 (no additional codes needed)
To apply to Croydon University Centre: on your UCAS application select campus code 'C' when adding Roehampton (R78) and BSc Mental Health Nursing (B742)
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*.
Did you know?
In the 2023 NSS results, Roehampton’s Nursing degrees received outstanding results, ranking 1st in London, and 1st and 3rd respectively in the sector for Teaching.
On successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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
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
Professional development
Our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset - this nursing degree programme has been designed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council standards of proficiency, 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
- Professional development
You’ll develop the values and behaviours that underpin the NHS Constitution, such as putting service users at the centre of their care and treating people with compassion, dignity and respect.
You’ll also gain the confidence to communicate with a diverse range of people, which is a pre-requisite in the health and care professions.
Professional accreditation
On successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as an Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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.
You’ll also spend a significant amount of time in our Clinical Simulation Centres (CSC), where you’ll practice skills safely with:
- Other students
- Service users
- Carers
- Role players
- Hi-tech patient simulators
You’ll go on to refine your techniques through a series of real-world placements – learning how to provide exceptional care in a wide range of clinical settings.
During your course, you’ll undertake professional placements to ensure that you’re career ready before you graduate. We have agreements in place with a broad mix of clinical placement partners, including:
- Mental health providers: South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, The Priory, Holybourne Hospital, Blackheath Rehabilitation Centre.
- NHS Trusts: St George’s University Hospitals, Kingston Hospital, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, Croydon Health Services, Imperial College (Hammersmith, Charing Cross, and St Mary’s Hospitals), London North West University Healthcare Hospitals, and North Middlesex University Hospital
- Community health services: Your Healthcare, Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Sutton Health and Care, Croydon Health Services, and Surrey Heartlands
- Primary care nursing: Sutton, Kingston, Richmond, Croydon, Merton and Wandsworth Training Hubs
- Other: Princess Alice Hospice, St Raphael’s Hospice, Trinity Hospice, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHND), and care homes.
You can also choose to organise your own elective placement abroad.
A personal approach
Recognising that our students are individuals with different personal circumstances, we give you the choice of taking this course at our main Roehampton campus or at Croydon University Centre. We hope this will enable you to balance your studies with family and other external commitments.
Wherever you choose to study we’ll support you every step of the way, with in-person and online academic help, wellbeing services, careers advice, and financial and hardship support.
Still have questions about starting a nursing career with Roehampton? Check out our list of FAQs which cover several areas including funding, accommodation and uniforms, and links to further reading.
We also offer this course at Croydon University Centre (subject to approval for September 2024). You can find out more about the delivery of our course at Croydon University Centre here.
Home Nursing students receive a non-repayable grant of £5,000 each academic year from the NHS, with additional support available.
Assessment
Hone your clinical skills and academic theory through practical and academic assessments.
During your time with us, you’ll undertake a range of academic and practice-based assessments. This includes:
- Reflective and case study-based assignments
- Exams
- Presentations
- Safety and quality enhancement projects
Your clinical skills will be evaluated through simulation-based assessments in our Clinical Simulation Centres (CSC).
Your performance and progress will also be measured on placements in various healthcare settings by both clinical and academic staff.
Careers
Help shape the future of healthcare and make a meaningful impact on people's lives.
We pride ourselves on training nurses who are highly sought after by employers and go on to become leaders of the profession.
With a BSc Mental Health Nursing from Roehampton, you’ll have the skills to succeed in a wide variety of settings and roles. For example:
- Community nursing teams (District Nurse, Health Visitor, School Nurse)
- General Practice Nurse
- Care homes
- Hospices (Staff Nurse)
- Rehabilitation centres (Staff Nurse)
- Hospitals (in wards, A&E, ITU, Outpatients, Theatre)
- Prisons and custody units
- Specialist teams (Respiratory, Oncology, Tissue Viability)
- Research
- Education
Wherever you’re heading, our Careers team will be on hand to help with personal coaching and support from the start of your studies until after you graduate.
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Open days
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Applying
Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.
Entry tariff
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
A levels/BTEC (or equivalent qualification): at least one science or health-related subject
GCSE (or equivalent) grades 4/C in Maths and English (at least one science subject desirable).
Applicants will also undertake an interview. Successful applicants will need to complete an Occupational Health (OH) Check and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.
Non-native English speakers who do not have GCSE English or equivalent at grade 4/C or above require an IELTS score of at least 6.5 in writing and at least 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, with a minimum overall score of 7.0. Please refer to the NMC website for more details.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
Year one fees
UK: £9,250
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Entry tariff
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
A levels/BTEC (or equivalent qualification): at least one science or health-related subject
GCSE (or equivalent) grades 4/C in Maths and English (at least one science subject desirable).
Applicants will also undertake an interview. Successful applicants will need to complete an Occupational Health (OH) Check and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check.
Non-native English speakers who do not have GCSE English or equivalent at grade 4/C or above require an IELTS score of at least 6.5 in writing and at least 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, with a minimum overall score of 7.0. Please refer to the NMC website for more details.
General entry requirements
September 2024 entry tuition fees
Year one fees
EU and International: £18,900
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
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