Mental Health Nursing (Hons) University College Birmingham

Overview

Led by expert clinical practitioners, you will gain a deep understanding of areas including human development and managing medicine safely, as well as the technical and personal skills required for delivering high-quality compassionate care for patients in a wide range of environments. On completion of our mental health nursing course, you will be able to apply for Registered Nurse (Mental Health) status with the NMC. 

To support your mental health nurse training, you will gain vital experience on industry placements in a range of settings, thanks to our excellent links with the healthcare sector. You will also be able to develop your hands-on practical skills during your studies through use of our state-of-the-art simulation facilities on campus, including a simulated clinical environment and virtual reality technology.

Work placements

• Practice placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate.
• The Mental Health Nursing (Hons) course from University College Birmingham features multiple placements in different environments throughout your studies, ranging in duration from four weeks to 14 weeks.
• Participating in care delivered over 24 hours a day and 7 days per week is an integral part of the course, so you will be expected to adopt various shift patterns. Some placements may also be some distance from your home to enable you to experience different settings.