Nursing (Mental Health), BSc (Hons)

Mental health nursing plays a pivotal role in the NHS Workforce Plan (2023) by addressing the nation's health needs. It is a distinctive profession that delivers care to individuals across all life stages experiencing mental distress while promoting overall mental wellbeing. Nurses operate in varied environments, including community settings, hospitals, and voluntary sectors, often addressing physical comorbidities alongside mental health issues. At NTU, education is provided by seasoned practitioners with contributions from patients and carers, fostering essential skills such as technical expertise, critical thinking, problem-solving, and compassion to ensure high-quality care.The programme balances university-based learning with clinical practice, delivered by a team of qualified nurse-lecturers. Key modules span foundational nursing practices in Year One, biopsychosocial approaches in Year Two, and leadership in healthcare for Year Three. Assessment includes written assignments, exams, presentations, observed clinical exams, and practice evaluations across placements, preparing students for professional excellence.