Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

Why Nursing (Mental Health)?

Our Nursing (Mental Health) degree gives you both the theory and practical skills you’ll need to graduate as a registered mental health nurse. We will help you build and maintain your wellbeing and resilience within a ‘culture of care’, essential for both you and the people you will care for. You’ll gain fundamental skills in mental healthcare while learning to lead and manage yourself, the care you deliver and the service that you work in. With opportunities to gain professional experience through placements in a variety of healthcare settings, from community-based recovery teams to acute mental health hospitals, our graduates stand out from the competition.

The course has been developed in partnership with the Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust and benefits from research and practice-informed learning and teaching throughout. You’ll also be able to take advantage of outstanding facilities, including our state-of-the-art clinical skills ward, and teaching from experienced nurses and healthcare professionals.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

1. UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply). 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 3. UoG Connections Promise – whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life. Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

After the course

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2022 and based on 2019/20 leavers.

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Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health).