Who is it for?

The BSc Mental Health Nursing degree is designed for students who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career. As a mental Health Nurse you should be patient and compassionate in-order to recognise patientsÕ needs and the appropriate treatment programmes for them. It is all about helping people to make positive changes to their lives and supporting them on their journey of recovery.

Objectives

The BSc Mental Health Nursing degree at City offers students the opportunity to train in one of LondonÕs leading and most well established departments for nursing education. Our priority is to ensure that you graduate with the skills and knowledge to enter the mental health nursing profession, which can often be a stressful and challenging environment, with confidence.

As a student at City you will combine theoretical study with clinical experience, working with London's diverse population in leading hospitals and community settings. We will prepare you for all aspects of the profession, including dealing with emergency situations, the effect of patientsÕ physical health, detecting deterioration and how to approach, assess and provide the most appropriate care and treatment in differing situations.

Teaching is a combination of classroom theory, simulated practice within our specialist Clinical Skills Centre and practice placements; where you will spend time in a clinical environment gaining real-world experience working with service users. Students also benefit from our seminar programme which includes expert practice seminars with guest speakers and visiting academics.