R University of Roehampton London

Mental Health Nursing

Undergraduate School of Life and Health Sciences

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of others and want to learn to provide outstanding care within mental health services?

Entry Tariff

2023/24 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing

September 2024 Year 1 entry: 112 UCAS points (or equivalent)

UCAS Code

B742

Duration

3 years (full-time)

Start date

September 2023

September 2024

Degree Type

BSc (single honours)

Modules

These modules are those we currently offer for 1 year (full time) and may be subject to change.

Why this course

Our new BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing course focuses on community nursing, giving you a huge range of career options.
Study in brand new teaching facilities at London's campus university.
Split your time between learning at university and gaining hands-on experience in placements with our clinical partners.

Skills

On this course, you will gain practical skills and experience through a range of clinical placements, such as community mental health teams, inpatient mental health services, primary care (general practice) and private, voluntary and independent services. You will also undertake placements focusing on physical care. You will be supported, supervised and assessed during placements by both clinical and academic staff.

You will also spend a significant amount of time learning in our state-of-the-art CSC. These facilities include realistic community and in-hospital settings. Here you will safely practice clinical skills with other students, service users, carers, role players and hi-tech patient simulators under the guidance of experienced clinical and academic staff.

Kickstart your career with an accredited degree

This course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Mental Health Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

How you'll learn

You will be part of a unique and exciting programme, learning in brand new teaching facilities and in a wide range of clinical placements. Working alongside expert clinical and academic staff, you will have the opportunity to help shape your learning experience. You will receive excellent support to ensure you achieve both academic and professional success.

Your learning on the programme will be split between theory in the classroom and clinical practice in a range of placements and in the Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC).

You’ll develop your theoretical knowledge through lectures, seminars, group work, guided independent study, online learning, reflective practice and a variety of assignments. You will be taught by expert staff and learn alongside nursing students and students from other health and care professions.

You will also have the opportunity to organise an elective placement in the UK or abroad.

Our Placement Partnerships

We have agreements with a wide range of partners to provide placements for our Nursing students. These include:

Frequently asked questions

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.

How you'll be assessed

You will take part in a diverse array of assessments to aid in comprehensive skill development. Alongside lectures and seminars, practical skills will be evaluated through clinical placements in various healthcare settings.

Our Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC) provides a realistic environment for you to hone your clinical skills through simulation-based assessments.

Evaluations during placements by both clinical and academic staff will measure your performance and progress.

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Career options

Mental Health Nursing at Roehampton will give you a strong foundation for your future nursing career. You will be able to work in a wide variety of roles in community mental health teams, inpatient mental health services, private and independent sector organisations and more. We are aspirational that Roehampton nurses will be highly sought after by employers and can become future leaders of the profession.

How our careers service supports you

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.

Application Info

How to apply

Undergraduate programmes

Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)
International students – apply using our direct application form.

If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.

Tuition fees and funding

September 2023 entry tuition fees

Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.

UK	EU and International
£9,250	£18,000

September 2023 funding

2023 entry: Academic Excellence Scholarship worth up to £3,000 (UK students)

Entry tariff:

2023/24 entry: Call 0300 303 8320 to find out if you are eligible for this programme in Clearing

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 Occuaptional 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

UK students

Validation and curriculum review

What is validation?
Validation is a formal process through which the University approves a programme (content, teaching, learning and assessment) as being of appropriate standard and quality. This is a normal process used throughout the university sector.

The University expects to publish details of the validated programme in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.

What is curriculum review?
Curriculum review is the regular and systematic monitoring and reviewing of programmes. It is a normal process in the sector and it is the way by which the university ensures that your course remains up-to-date and relevant. The process may result in changes to the content, structure and/or assessment of the programme.

The University expects to publish details of the re-validated programme by 31 March in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.