Nursing (Mental Health)
University of Leeds
UCAS Code: B760 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Leeds
UCAS Code: B760 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A-Level: BBC preferably including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology Not including General Studies or Critical Thinking. GCSE: 5 GCSEs at Grade C or 4, including English (Language or Literature), mathematics and a science subject. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English at a Pass are accepted as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or C. Courses requiring a higher grade in GCSE maths or English may not accept Level 2 Functional Skills in its place. including English (Language or Literature), mathematics and a science subject. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English at a Pass are accepted as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or C. Courses requiring a higher grade in GCSE maths or English may not accept Level 2 Functional Skills in its place. Please check with the course admissions team before applying.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in either Health and Social Care, Nursing and Midwifery, or Science 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, with 24 at Distinction and 15 at Merit and 6 at a Pass. Must also include 12 science credits at Level 3. GCSEs: GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 / C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Applicants must obtain 34 points overall, including 6,4,4 at higher level including at least one science related subject.
Applicants must obtain one H2 and five H3 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level), with H2 in a Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Extended Diploma: DDM in Health and Social Care or Applied Science Diploma: DD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science, plus one A Level at Grade C, or BTEC / CTEC at Merit GCSEs: Five GCSEs at a Grade 4 / C, including English (Language or Literature), mathematics and a science subject. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English at a Pass are accepted as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or C. Courses requiring a higher grade in GCSE maths or English may not accept Level 2 Functional Skills in its place. including English (Language or Literature), mathematics and a science subject. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English at a Pass are accepted as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or C. Courses requiring a higher grade in GCSE maths or English may not accept Level 2 Functional Skills in its place. Please check with the course admissions team before applying.
BB in Advanced Highers and BBBCC in Highers. A science must also be taken at Advanced Higher. B in an Advanced Higher and BBBCC in Highers. A science must also be taken at Advanced Higher. BBBBCC in Highers, including a science.
T Level
T Level in Health and Health Science - Merit.
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About this course
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Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others? You’re in the right place to be the best mental health nurse you can be.
We need mental health nurses who are compassionate, committed and motivated to engage proactively with those experiencing mental health issues. This includes the ability to work with the entire family unit, maximising and promoting the wellbeing of others and enabling people to make a positive difference in their own lives.
This course will enable you to become a future-focused mental health nurse who has the competence and confidence to think critically and deliver high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-informed care. We’ll support you to develop resilience and excellent communication skills. These skills are vital in promoting and supporting individuals’ mental health while working as part of a healthcare team including GPs, social workers, carers, and psychiatrists.
We work closely with health and social care organisations to ensure this course provides education which fully meets the changing health needs of the population.
We’re top 10 in the UK for nursing (The Complete University Guide 2024). Become a nurse with us and change lives today.
Assessment methods
We use a range of assessment methods, including essays, exams, presentations, project work, practical skills examinations and multiple-choice questions.
You’ll need to demonstrate the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques, as well as your emerging abilities, skills and competencies.
The Uni
University of Leeds
School of Healthcare
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