Nursing (Mental Health) (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

On successful completion of this Nursing (Mental Health) (Hons) course from University of Derby , you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and go into practice as a qualified mental health nurse, as long as you meet the NMC’s requirements.

Key facts

• Our nursing programmes are approved to the NMC's Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses

• Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council in your chosen field of practice

• Gain essential practical experience on a range of placements in different healthcare and community settings

• Benefit from some of the best University facilities of their kind, including our clinical skills suite and our state-of-the-art immersive suite

• Learn from a highly experienced, enthusiastic and research-active team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions

• You could be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund that could provide a grant for training, childcare costs and travelling to placements

• Registered Nursing Associates may be eligible to enter the programme at the 18-month point

Careers

• With a national shortage of nurses nationwide, you will discover a wide range of career opportunities. Many of our students have secured jobs before completing their studies and are increasingly offered positions in the early stages of their third year of training.
• We offer full support to help you achieve your career goals, including guidance on applications, CVs and interview techniques. Employers from the NHS, private sector, army, navy and RAF are among the many organisations who attend our annual career fairs as part of their recruitment drives.
• Our graduates go into a wide range of health and social care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, community roles, the voluntary sector, prisons and the armed services, to name but a few. Many take up roles in settings where they gained experience on placement.