BNurs Mental Health

The BSc Mental Health Nursing course at the University of Birmingham is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in mental health nursing. This professional degree program prepares students to deliver high-quality patient care to individuals who have mental health conditions in a range of health services settings. The course emphasizes robust theoretical learning with practical placements in mental health settings.Course Content: The course predominantly focuses on building and developing mental health nursing skills with an emphasis on both theory and practice. There are theoretical teaching sessions, group work, self-guided study, and practical sessions. Students will spend 50% of their time in clinical practice settings, working under the supervision of professional practitioners.Key Modules: The coursework encompasses a wide range of modules, including professional, ethical, and legal issues in healthcare, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, communication and interpersonal skills, and more. The course goes through three stages - Knowledge and Skills for Practice, Developing Knowledge and Skills for Practice, and The Autonomous Practitioner.Accreditations: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), a prerequisite to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK.Future Careers: This course provides an excellent base for a career in mental health nursing. Graduates are trained to work in various healthcare settings, including the NHS, charities, private clinics, community healthcare teams, or in higher education. Some graduates also opt for further study in specialist areas of mental health nursing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.