BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

The BSc Mental Health Nursing course offered by Manchester Metropolitan University provides an in-depth study into mental health nursing, allowing students to gain the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to care for people of all ages with mental health issues. The course combines theory and practice, enabling students to develop both academic and practical skills needed for the profession along with the experience of working in the field.Course Content: The course offers both a comprehensive theoretical grounding and hands-on professional experience. It focuses on a biopsychosocial framework, developing students' understanding of mental health, nursing, health, policy, practice, management and leadership, medicine management, and the complex areas of mental health nursing. The academic side of the course is complemented by clinical placements, offered in a range of settings such as hospitals, community settings, specialist services, and voluntary organizations.Key Modules: The course is divided into several key modules including 'Understanding Mental Health and Illness', 'Engaging in Therapeutic Relationships', 'Promoting Physical Health and Wellbeing', and 'Clinical Leadership and Management'. The course also includes simulated training and interactive workshops to provide practical experience.Accreditations: The BSc Mental Health Nursing course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and, upon successful completion, students can register as a mental health nurse with the NMC.Future Careers: Upon successful completion of the BSc Mental Health Nursing course, students may pursue a diverse range of career pathways. They can work within NHS mental health services, independent and voluntary sector mental health services, research posts, management posts or in teaching and education. They can also seek employment overseas as the qualification is internationally recognized.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.