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Mental Health Nursing

Entry requirements


A level

B,C,C

We require grades BCC (including at least one science from the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3). The specific course requirements are: of the 45 credits at level 3, 30 must be at Distinction grade and the remaining 15 credits at merit grade. Also, 30 of the 45 level 3 credits must be in science or health-science related subjects. You must also have GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade C or 4 or above. We no longer accept equivalents to GCSE for English and Maths. We also consider other factors on an individual basis, such as additional educational achievements, life experience and work related skills.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M1,M1,M3

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. Candidates taking Pre-U principal subjects in conjunction with A levels are expected to achieve a combination of M1, M1, M3 in the Pre-U and BBC at A level in three distinct subjects to include at least one science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology and Psychology). If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Five GCSES/iGCSES at Grade C or 4. These should include your English and Mathematics if at Grade C or 4. English Language, Mathematics and a Science are required at GCSE/iGCSE level with a minimum Grade of C or 4 GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification. Please note that we do not accept Functional Skills 2 or equivalent qualifications in place of GCSE English and Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

30 points overall with 5,5,5 at Higher Level. The course specific requirements are 30 points overall with 5,5,5 at higher level (one higher subject to be in a science eg Biology, Chemistry or Psychology at grade 5).

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

DD

We consider the Technical Diploma. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD plus an additional A Level at grade C. Either the Technical Diploma or the A Level must be in a Science or Health related subject. (eg Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care or Applied Science).

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

D,D

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade DD plus two A Levels at grades CC. Either the Technical Extended Certificate or the A Levels must be in a Science or Health related subject. (eg Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care or Applied Science).

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDD

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care or Applied Science). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD with 1/3 of the units undertaken in science or science related subjects.

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

DD

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD plus two A Levels at Grades CC. Either the Technical Foundation Diploma or the A Levels must be in a Science or Health related subject. (eg Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care or Applied Science).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

We consider the National Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an additional A Level at grade C. Either the BTEC National Diploma or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus two additional A Levels at grades CC. Either the BTEC National Extended Certificate or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care or Applied Science). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD. 1/3 of the units undertaken must be in a science or science related subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D,D

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades DD plus two additional A Levels at grade CC. Either the BTEC National Foundation Diploma or A Level must be in a science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science).

We normally require grades BBCCC in five suitable Scottish Higher level subjects (including at least one science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology and Psychology) and one Advanced Higher at grade B/C. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).

Scottish Higher

B,B,C,C,C

We normally require grades BBCCC in five suitable Scottish Higher level subjects (including at least one science or science related subject (eg Chemistry, Biology and Psychology) and one Advanced Higher at grade B/C. English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).

We will accept the Health pathway only and require an overall grade of Distinction. We would normally expect the chosen specialism to match the BNurs pathway for which you will be applying for. For example, for Mental Health Nursing, the specialism taken should be supporting the Mental Health Team.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is Grade C and two A levels at grade B and C - normally including at least one science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry or Psychology) and GCSE requirement which must include English Language and Maths at a minimum of Grade C or 4 or above with the overall GCSE profile being at least 5 GCSEs Grade C or 4 or above in different subjects. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic School(s) you plan to apply to.

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Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Mental health nursing

Our BNurs/MNurs Mental Health Nursing course will help you become a skilled and highly sought-after graduate nurse specialising in caring for mental health patients in a range of settings.

You will split your time equally between learning theory on campus and applying your knowledge to practice alongside other health professionals in a range of healthcare settings .

You will receive support from both our staff and your fellow students throughout your time at Manchester, as well as from experienced colleagues in practice.

As a graduate, you'll have the choice of practicing as a nurse, going into a specialist or a leadership role, or undertaking further study, research opportunities or teaching.

The BNurs award is for the three-year undergraduate course. Depending on your performance in Years 1 and 2, you will have the opportunity to apply to extend your studies by a year to undertake an integrated master's in nursing. This will also involve an additional year of tuition fees.

By choosing to complete the integrated master's, you are preparing for career progression within nursing by developing your leadership and research skills.

The integrated master's will deliver units at postgraduate level, developing your skills in critical engagement with issues at the forefront of your chosen field of nursing. You will learn how to critically examine, reflect and develop new insights, contributing to nursing research, education and clinical practice agenda through your research study.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

As per the government announcement, all UK nursing students on courses from September 2020 will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year which they will not need to pay back. The funding will be given to all new and continuing degree-level nursing, midwifery and many allied health students from September 2020. More information can be found on the NHS website.

Please note, eligibility criteria for the new funding will be the same as the wider NHS Learning Support Fund payable to students ordinarily resident in the UK and studying at a university in England. Find out about the financial support available to students starting at Manchester.

The Uni


Course location:

University of Manchester

Department:

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

56%
Mental health nursing

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Mental health nursing

Teaching and learning

53%
Staff make the subject interesting
82%
Staff are good at explaining things
71%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
82%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

65%
Library resources
91%
IT resources
76%
Course specific equipment and facilities
26%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
10%
Male students
90%
Female students
70%
2:1 or above
9%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
B
C

After graduation


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Mental health nursing

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,000
med
Average annual salary
99%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

98%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
0%
Managers and proprietors in hospitality and leisure services
0%
Business, finance and related associate professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Mental health nursing

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£29k

£29k

£31k

£31k

£31k

£31k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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