Mental Health Nursing: The University of Manchester

Course description

The BNurs degree programme extends over three years. Students study the theoretical basis of nursing practice and a range of theories of human functioning drawn from behavioural, social and biological sciences.

The programme includes a foundation year that supports the three nursing specialities offered in the programme: mental health nursing, adult nursing and child nursing followed by two branch specific years. Emphasis is placed on the importance of competence in clinical nursing practice combined with in-depth knowledge and evidence-based decision making skills.

To provide opportunities for students to develop the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills to become visionary thinkers, with the potential to lead future developments in nursing research, education, policy and practice at local, national and international levels.

Career opportunities

Graduates from the BNurs programme have taken up a wide variety of positions in nursing in the UK and overseas. Career prospects are excellent, with significant opportunities for further professional development and specialisation.

There are numerous employment opportunities available within NHS Trusts and other mental health-care settings for newly qualified staff. A UK registered nursing qualification is recognised in many countries around the world, and therefore provides potential opportunities for travel and work abroad.

Entry requirements

• A level: Grades BCC. Two AS-levels accepted in place of one A-level.
• Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications.
• GCSE: A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science is required in addition to A2 / Higher (or equivalent) requirements.
• Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification.
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall.