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Please select when you would like to start:
If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.
If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.
Why study this course?
Prepare for a satisfying career in mental health nursing on this comprehensive BSc course. As a Mental Health Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate care to people struggling with mental health issues, within London and beyond.
Throughout this course, you'll learn and practise fundamental aspects of caring for individuals across the lifespan who have mental health challenges. This includes an exploration of psychiatric, psychological, and sociological topics, giving you a well-rounded understanding of the societal and lifestyle influences on health and mental well-being. By studying modules in human physiology, pharmacology, and neurobiology, you’ll develop a holistic approach to mental health nursing practice.
At London Met, we take pride in fostering a culture of anti-discriminatory practice and embracing principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion within our Education for Social Justice framework. Our aim is not only to shape competent nurses but also to nurture individuals who champion social justice and strive to effect positive change in healthcare delivery.
Learn to deliver compassionate care
This course will equip you with the skills to care for people with a range of mental and physical health conditions.
Develop practical skills in our on-site Skills and Simulation Suite
Benefit from our on-site hospital ward and home environment to build your confidence in traditional and domestic care settings.
Strive to effect positive change in healthcare delivery
We foster a culture of anti-discriminatory practice and embrace principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion within our Education for Social Justice framework.
Course details
In addition to the?University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- a minimum of grades BBB (or a minimum of 114 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification).
- GCSE grades 4/C in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 pass.
- an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
All applicants will be required to pass an interview. The applicant will need to demonstrate values that promote compassion, dignity and respect.
The University believes in the transformative nature of higher education and the wide-ranging impact education can have on individuals and the wider community through widening participation. The University encourages applications from all students irrespective of socio-economic status or background who have the potential to benefit from a higher education course and to succeed at university.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
You will be assessed through a range of different methods, which will prepare you for the working environment, such as:
- Skills assessment in real-time placement and simulated practice settings.
- Oral seminars and poster presentations
- Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE)
- Case studies, practical reports, seen/unseen examinations, in-class tests, literature reviews and essays.
Students are supported in assessment through a network of Personal Academic Tutors, Academic Mentors, Course Leaders and Module Leaders, each of whom is able to signpost the student to the appropriate student services for support with any health, finance and disability and dyslexia needs (through DDS) that might impact studies. Student Success Coaches are also available for students in the first year of studies and are made up of student volunteers from previous academic years in related courses.
This mental health nursing course offers excellent opportunities to join the nursing workforce in London and beyond as a registered mental health nurse. Following registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (professional regulator), this course will open doors to work across primary, secondary and tertiary (social) care, in a range of NHS, private, independent, voluntary sectors, or prepare you to undertake further study or research to extend knowledge and experience within the field of nursing.
Continuing your studies with us
The School of Human Sciences has a range of industry-linked postgraduate courses available on a full-time and part-time basis These courses would be ideal for postgraduate progression:
- Public Health MSc
- Health and Social Care Management and Policy MSc
If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply
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How to apply
If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.
If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.
When to apply
The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) accepts applications for full-time courses starting in September from one year before the start of the course. Our UCAS institution code is L68.
If you will be applying direct to the University you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only be able to consider your application if there are places available on the course.
To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.
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