Mental health nursing is a rewarding though demanding career. Mental health nurses work with people experiencing a range of mental health issues in a variety of settings addressing not only their mental health but also their physical, social and spiritual needs. This course offers the opportunity to gain a degree and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Each year of the programme has both generic and mental health field specific modules equating to 120 credits per year. We have a range of placements available for students which include child and adolescent services, inpatient units, community mental health teams, older person’s services, medium secure units and substance misuse services.

The course is appropriate for careers working with people of all ages facing physical and mental health challenges or living with learning disabilities who need professional nursing care. Nursing offers a range of interesting and rewarding careers in healthcare. Advice on entry requirements and careers can be found here. 

Bangor accepts applications for nursing courses throughout the year, while places are still available. As some pathways do become full we recommend applications are submitted as soon as possible.

Tuition Fees Covered

If you are considered a home UK student for tuition fees who can commit to working in Wales for two years after graduating, you could get your tuition fees covered in full through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme and claim for a £1,000 bursary contribution towards living costs. You can also apply for the means tested bursary that is dependent on household income and other funding that has eligibility criteria for child care support, dependents allowance and parental learner allowance.  You can also apply for the  income based maintenance funding and a reduced rate loan from Student Finance. As this course is funded by NHS Wales we are unable to accept applications from overseas students.

For more on studying degree courses see our Study at Bangor section.

You will have compulsory theoretical study and clinical placements in hospitals, community and/or residential settings in north Wales. Closely-supervised placements enable observation of professionals at work and participation in delivery of nursing care starting early in the course. Support is available from a personal tutor who is a registered nurse and an academic member of staff and mentorship supervision from a practicing registered nurse on placement. Theoretical and practical work is assessed through assignments, examinations, presentations and the All-Wales Assessment of Clinical Practice portfolio.

What will you study on this course?

For more on studying degree courses see our Study at Bangor section.

You will have compulsory theoretical study and clinical placements in hospitals, community and/or residential settings in north Wales. Closely-supervised placements enable observation of professionals at work and participation in delivery of nursing care starting early in the course.

Support is available from a personal tutor who is a registered nurse and an academic member of staff and supervision in the clinical area from a practicing registered nurse. Theoretical and practical work is assessed through assignments, examinations, presentations and the All-Wales Assessment of Clinical Practice portfolio. More information on the All Wales Practice learning documents can be found here: Once for Wales 2020 - HEIW 

What will you study on this course?

The course is based equally on theory and practice – 50% is on theoretical study and 50% is spent in clinical practice developing competence needed for entry to the NMC’s register. You will develop skills and professional behaviours, values and attitudes expected of a mental health nurse to ensure the safety and protection of people of all ages and their carers and families.

There are opportunities to study alongside other student healthcare professionals and the School has a strategy for interprofessional learning. Within the individual degree programmes there are shared learning opportunities for all fields to learn together about common elements such as anatomy and physiology, psychology, sociology, communication, reflection, law and ethics.

This course is validated against the NMC Standards for Pre-registration Education 2018.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Mental Health Nursing Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

Nursing is an ever growing and innovative profession and nurses are working in multi professional teams across health and care settings. Nurses are in a unique position to deliver care in partnership with people and carers, wherever care is needed. Across the health and care system there is an increased focus on preventing ill health, enabling people to self-care, to be partners in their care and to have a better quality of life. The rapid pace of advances in medical and nursing care, treatment and technology is creating new career opportunities for nursing with rapid developments in different service provision and ways of working. The career opportunities and roles can range from very unique options from front line staff to working in a leadership position or specialised nurse or consultant nurse.

They are many different types of nursing and varied opportunities for career advancement and work in a variety of settings. Nursing roles come in many forms and can progress in your career moving from a staff nurse to nurse specialist, ward manager, matron, leader, researcher, educator and nurse consultant. Nursing positions are split into different bands all of which have different salaries.

Mental health nurses work with service users, their carers and their families in a range of settings and in teams with a variety of functions. Some nurses work in in-patient settings, aiding the recovery of people whose mental health problems require a period of hospital care.

Others work in forensic, day and residential services, and many belong to community mental health teams working with people in their own homes or local communities.

The local organisation provides rotation schemes, which give newly qualified nurses a chance to explore a range of settings in mental health services. This approach often enhances employment prospects and may even aid them in the career pathway that takes them from staff nurse to consultant nurse.

Opportunities at Bangor

The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions.

The Bangor Employability Award (BEA)

With the BEA, you can gain recognition for your extra-curricular activities (e.g. volunteering, clubs and societies, part-time work, etc.)

Internships

Bangor University runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments.

Student Volunteering

Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about the volunteering on the Students’ Union’s website.

Nursing is highly rewarding and is a profession constantly evolving to address the needs of contemporary society. Our Bachelor of Nursing degrees will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to provide evidence-led and compassionate nursing care.