
Mental Health Nursing (March intake) BN (Hons)
Course Overview - Mental Health Nursing (March intake) BN (Hons)
Why choose this course?
Embark on a rewarding journey with a Mental Health nursing degree, where you’ll have the opportunity to care for people of all ages, along with their families and carers. At Wrexham University, we focus on equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills to become a confident graduate and NMC registered mental health nurse practitioner.
You will:
Benefit from our supportive and approachable teaching team, always ready to guide you with our open-door policy.
Have access to our cutting-edge Healthcare Simulation Suite, which brings you...
Why choose this course?<br/>Embark on a rewarding journey with a Mental Health nursing degree, where you’ll have the opportunity to care for people of all ages, along with their families and carers. At Wrexham University, we focus on equipping you with the essential knowledge and skills to become a confident graduate and NMC registered mental health nurse practitioner.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>Benefit from our supportive and approachable teaching team, always ready to guide you with our open-door policy.<br/>Have access to our cutting-edge Healthcare Simulation Suite, which brings you as close to ‘real-life’ clinical situations as possible, ensuring you are prepared for placements and a post-qualification career. <br/>Have a personal tutor who will guide you in your personal and professional development throughout your time with us. <br/>Be supported whilst working in clinical settings by a practice team, to ensure that you are reaching your full potential as a future mental health nurse.<br/>Be eligible for a full non-repayable NHS Wales bursary, if you commit to working in an NHS Wales setting for two years post qualification. <br/><br/>Key Course Features: <br/>Gain a qualification approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.<br/>Experience diverse practice learning placements with our local health board, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).<br/>Take advantage of elective practice learning placements in your second and third years of study.<br/>Enjoy placements throughout your three years in Wales, covering a wide variety of settings.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
03/2027
Campus
St Asaph
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
MHJN
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
96-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or equivalent Level 2 qualification (in Maths/Numeracy/Application of Number or English/Communication Skills) are required. Alternative short course(s) will be included in an offer.
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement. Where GCSE Maths, English and/or Science are required these must be at O4 or above.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, Channel Islands, International | £11,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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