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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Although the Foundation Year itself is not accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), successful completion, alongside meeting key entry requirements such as DBS and Occupational Health clearance, allows you to progress onto an NMC-approved nursing degree.You can then begin a career where compassion, skill, and resilience can change lives with a Mental Health Nursing degree designed for today’s healthcare challenges. This innovative and hands-on degree will teach you how to support people with different mental health problems, in different settings, making you an adaptable and person-centred practitioner.
What you'll learn- Support people experiencing a range of mental health conditions with compassion and professionalism.- Develop therapeutic communication skills to build trust and promote recovery.- Practise nursing skills safely through simulation, virtual reality, and placements.- Apply evidence-based approaches to mental health care in different settings.- Collaborate with other nursing students before specialising.This hands-on, research-informed course combines theory, simulation, and real clinical placements, helping you grow into a confident, person-centred practitioner. From day one, you’ll be supported by experienced academics and professionals and, upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Professional accreditationOn completion of the course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. Our newly approved course meets the NMC 2023 standards.
Specialist facilitiesAs a healthcare student, you will have access to our specialist, industry-relevant, simulation facilities at Canterbury and Medway campuses. These simulation suites allow you to practise hands-on skills in a fully-equipped, realistic hospital environment.
94% of our Mental Health Nursing students were in employment or further study 15 months after finishing their courseGraduate Outcomes Survey 2025
Application deadline
14/01/2026
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University information
Canterbury Christ Church University
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University League Table
92nd
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Campus address
Canterbury, N Holmes Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
70th out of 86
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Entry standards
/ Max 202108 54%69th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10095.0 95%51st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.03 76%69th
