One in four people will experience mental health issues during their lives. As a mental health nurse you’ll help people to work towards recovery with the aim of living fulfilling lives in society.
Why study with us
- 2ndin the North West for graduate prospectsTimes Good University Guide (Nursing)
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20in the UK for graduate prospectsTimes Good University Guide (Nursing)
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- As a UK student on this programme you'll be eligible for a £5,000 NHS Learning Support Fund. You'll also be eligible for a specialist subject payment of £1,000 per year for studying mental health and learning disability nursing (new students only). This doesn’t have to be paid back after finishing your degree.
- The course is split between 50% theoretical study and 50% practical clinical experience. You'll work with other students who’ve chosen the same field of nursing as you.
- You'll have a link lecturer in all the placement areas you will access. They will support you through all your clinical experiences.
What you'll do on this mental health course
- For clinical placement experiences, you’ll be allocated to one of several NHS Trusts within the Central Lancashire region. During your placement you'll gain experience in a range of mental health nursing areas.
- You’ll undertake practical work experience placements. You'll also develop practical skills in our clinical skills labs using clinical patient simulators (manikins) and simulation model trainers.
- You'll also have the opportunity to travel abroad as the university has extensive links in Europe and overseas. There are also voluntary international experiences in America, Oman, Tanzania and Finland.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Accreditations
- This course is validated by the NMC, the nursing and midwifery regulator for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Careers in mental health
Our Nursing graduates go on to work in a variety of healthcare disciplines and settings and are in great demand.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you are from a low income household our Financial Bursary may be able to help.
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This course is based in the School of Nursing and Midwifery
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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