Overview:
Birmingham City University’s BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) develops the knowledge, professional values and practical abilities needed to care for people with mental health needs. The course combines nursing theory with practice-based learning, helping students understand how to provide safe, compassionate and evidence-informed care across different settings.
 

What You'll Learn:

• Foundations of mental health nursing and professional practice
• Anatomy and physiology relevant to nursing assessment
• Mental health promotion and reducing health inequalities
• Acute and crisis care in mental health nursing
• Assessment and care for people with long-term conditions
• Mental health nursing for people with complex needs
• Medicines management and applied physiology
• Nursing leadership, advocacy and professional decision-making
• Research and quality improvement in nursing
• Professional practice and the application of theory in clinical environments 

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, students will understand the principles and professional responsibilities underpinning mental health nursing and be able to apply nursing knowledge to varied mental and physical health needs. They will develop skills in assessing individuals, planning and delivering appropriate care, responding to acute and complex situations, and supporting people with longer-term conditions. Students will also develop their ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, exercise professional judgement and contribute to leadership and advocacy. Through practice learning and academic study, they will be able to connect evidence and theory with nursing practice and use research and quality-improvement approaches to support safe, effective care.