BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

The Mental Health Nursing BSc course at Solent University aims to equip students with a broad understanding of the complex field of mental health. Through academic study and work placements, this degree prepares individuals to assist patients in managing their conditions while promoting mental health wellbeing.Course Content: This course combines both theoretical and practical approaches to mental health nursing. In the first year, students focus on introduction to nursing practice, development and human sciences, fundamentals of mental health nursing and professional values for nursing. The second year further studies recovery and self-management in mental health nursing, evidence-based practice in mental health nursing and public health, health promotion and safeguarding. The final year focuses on leadership and managing complex care in mental health nursing.Key Modules: Main units include Biological Sciences for Nursing Practice, Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing, Evidence-based Practice in Mental Health Nursing, Public Health, Health Promotion and Safeguarding, and Leadership and Managing Complex Care in Mental Health Nursing.Accreditations: On completing the course successfully, students are recommended to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for professional registration.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can anticipate employment opportunities in a variety of settings, including the NHS, independent and third sectors. Job roles vary from mental health nurse to manager, clinical specialist, psychiatrist, therapist, or work in community mental health teams, child and adolescent mental health services, and older people's mental health services.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.