University of Greenwich has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Study a mental health nursing degree for a rewarding career supporting the recovery of individuals with mental health issues. Mental health nurses play an important role in the health and well-being of people with mental health problems and their families and carers. Our degree in mental health nursing prepares you for the role and responsibilities as a registered mental health nurse. You'll be working in the NHS serving south-east London and Kent. We provide you with the skills to meet the diverse needs of people with mental health problems, including those with complex needs. You will learn accountability for the role you will play in their lives. We prepare you to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Our course will help you achieve the outcomes identified in the NMC Standards Framework for Pre-registration Nursing Programmes (2019). All nursing students on courses from September 2020 will benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not need to pay back. See more information. What you should know about this course
- 92% Overall Student Satisfaction in Mental Health Nursing (2022 National Student Survey)
- Nursing and Midwifery at Greenwich is number one in London for satisfaction with teaching (Guardian League Tables 2022).
- Students studying this course can expect to earn up to £30,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020).
- You will be placed in one a NHS trust for the three-year course, although you will have the opportunity to change your placement area for part of Year 3.
- You will be able to practice and develop your skills and knowledge in our brand-new simulation suite.
Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. You can view more information about how each module on this course is assessed within our 'What you will study' section. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
Additional entry requirements
Health checks
Applicants will be required to Complete a Suitability Declaration and pass an Occupational Health check.
Interview
Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview. Find out more about this requirement on our selection day page https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/after-you-apply/interview
Other
Applicants will also be required to: •Provide an academic or professional reference. •Demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement. Applicants are encouraged to obtain appropriate healthcare experience through work shadowing or observation either voluntary or paid.
English language requirements
For more information about our English Language Requirements, please click on the following link:
https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16150 | Year 1 |
| International | £16150 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
These fees were set for the 2023/24 intake. Therefore, this may change for the 2024/25 academic year. Please follow this link for more information: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees
Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS