BSc Professional Nursing (Mental Health) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Queen's University Belfast |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

20,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

29 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners in the area of Mental Health Nursing.

Beginning in September 2024 students will spend 50 per cent of their time in University learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland.

Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice. Our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded, and we were awarded the Best Student Experience award in the 2021 Student Nursing Times Awards.

On successful completion of this programme of study, you will become a Registered Nurse in Mental Health Nursing, possessing a distinct set of knowledge, skills and expertise in the context of person-centred care and co-production that promotes and maintains health and well-being.

The Mental Health Nurse contributes to meeting the care needs of people across the life span. Mental health nursing assessments, treatments, interventions, education, care and support are provided to clients in a diverse range of settings, including, the client home and other community settings, in-patient assessment and treatment units, nursing homes, secure settings and residential care homes.

On successful completion of this programme of study, you will be able to o Provide effective, person centred care for people with mental ill health and their families across the lifespan. o Be respectful, kind, caring, compassionate knowledgeable and skilled nurse practitioners. o Be effective communicators

This programme is fully funded by the Department of Health for Home students, including full fees and a bursary. Students on this programme are ineligible to apply for funding from the Student Loans Company. It is not available as a part time programme.

If you have previously commenced or completed a DoH paid place/bursary for a pre-registration nursing, midwifery or AHP course in Northern Ireland you will not be eligible for a funded place on this programme.

Already have a degree? Why not consider joining our Masters in Professional Nursing programme? This new and innovative 2 year programme prepares graduates from any subject with experience in caring for a Nursing career - link to it here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/professional-nursing-mental-health-nursing-msc/

Programme overview

Main Subject

Nursing

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners in the area of Mental Health Nursing.

Beginning in September 2024 students will spend 50 per cent of their time in University learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland.

Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice. Our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded, and we were awarded the Best Student Experience award in the 2021 Student Nursing Times Awards.

On successful completion of this programme of study, you will become a Registered Nurse in Mental Health Nursing, possessing a distinct set of knowledge, skills and expertise in the context of person-centred care and co-production that promotes and maintains health and well-being.

The Mental Health Nurse contributes to meeting the care needs of people across the life span. Mental health nursing assessments, treatments, interventions, education, care and support are provided to clients in a diverse range of settings, including, the client home and other community settings, in-patient assessment and treatment units, nursing homes, secure settings and residential care homes.

On successful completion of this programme of study, you will be able to o Provide effective, person centred care for people with mental ill health and their families across the lifespan. o Be respectful, kind, caring, compassionate knowledgeable and skilled nurse practitioners. o Be effective communicators

This programme is fully funded by the Department of Health for Home students, including full fees and a bursary. Students on this programme are ineligible to apply for funding from the Student Loans Company. It is not available as a part time programme.

If you have previously commenced or completed a DoH paid place/bursary for a pre-registration nursing, midwifery or AHP course in Northern Ireland you will not be eligible for a funded place on this programme.

Already have a degree? Why not consider joining our Masters in Professional Nursing programme? This new and innovative 2 year programme prepares graduates from any subject with experience in caring for a Nursing career - link to it here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/professional-nursing-mental-health-nursing-msc/

Admission Requirements

85+
1290+
29+
7+

In addition, to the entrance requirements above, it is essential that you read our guidance on 'How we choose our students' prior to submitting your UCAS application.

29 Jan 2025
3 Years
Sep

Domestic
7,800 GBP
International
20,800 GBP

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