Bangor,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BN (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Dispersed Learning route for Powys based students) BN (Hons) in Bangor United Kingdom | Bangor University
Bangor University
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Bangor United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,000
(c. USD28,123.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Student nurses specializing in mental health (MH) gain expertise in supporting individuals across all age groups facing diverse mental health challenges - focusing not just on psychological wellbeing but also addressing physical, social, and spiritual aspects. Our innovative Mental Health Nursing BN program equips you with the essential competencies to qualify as a registered mental health nurse, featuring practical placements across community and hospital environments through our Powys-based partner organizations, exposing you to various mental healthcare specialties. MH nursing professionals operate in diverse environments mirrored in our placement options, spanning community outreach and inpatient facilities including youth mental health services, adult and geriatric psychiatric units, rehabilitation centers, correctional and forensic institutions, addiction treatment programs, and long-term care facilities. The nursing profession supports lifelong learning, beginning with structured preceptorship programs that help bridge academic knowledge with clinical practice, followed by ongoing professional education. Pursuing mental health nursing opens doors to a fulfilling yet challenging vocation. Our Mental Health Nursing BN degree prepares you for professional practice with individuals of all ages confronting mental and physical health difficulties or living with cognitive impairments requiring specialized nursing care.
As a mental health nursing student, you'll access an extensive variety of clinical placements in both community and hospital settings, potentially including:Community-based primary healthcareChild and youth mental health services in outpatient and residential environmentsInpatient psychiatric treatment for adults and elderly patientsCommunity mental health teams serving adults and seniors working across disciplinesSecure forensic hospital units and correctional facilities connected to the justice systemCrisis intervention, rehabilitation, and transitional recovery programsMaternal mental health servicesCognitive impairment and dementia care unitsEmergency department psychiatric liaison servicesAddiction treatment programs featuring therapeutic interventions and peer supportPrivate healthcare facilities and residential care homes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS
Qualification Requirements
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points for the Bachelor of Nursing programmes:
- A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted
- T-Levels in a relevant subject will be considered on a case by case basis
- BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM
- Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM- DDM
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent
- Access: to include Distinction / Merit profile (maximum 9 Passes)
- Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 - 120 points from a minimum of 4 Higher Subjects
- FETAC QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies: distinction profile
We welcome applications from mature students who are completing an Access HE Diploma or who have evidence of recent study at Level 3 or above in the past five years which meets our entry requirements.
IELTS: 6.0 (5.5). TOEFL iBT: 75 overall  (L-17, R-18, S-20, W-18).
Tuition
GBP
21,000