Overview

Supporting emotional well-being and managing psychological distress require a balance of empathetic care, scientific knowledge, and clinical proficiency. The BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) at University of Surrey prepares students to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals navigating complex mental health challenges. Learners develop practical competencies within multimillion-pound clinical simulation facilities, which include dedicated ward environments and a community apartment designed to replicate real-world practice settings. The curriculum blends academic instruction with extensive clinical placements, fostering interprofessional collaboration alongside students in allied health fields like midwifery and paramedic science. This course suits compassionate, analytical individuals who aim to empower service users and advocate for mental health recovery. Graduates gain the clinical confidence, technical adaptability, and evidence-based skills required to register as professional practitioners and lead care initiatives across diverse healthcare environments.

What You'll Learn

• Person-centred care principles, professional values, and healthcare ethics

• Human anatomy, altered physiology, and physical health integration

• Psychosocial interventions, therapeutic communication, and relationship-building skills

• Clinical assessment, diagnostic decision-making, and risk management strategies

• Pharmacology, safe medication management, and therapeutic interventions

• Interprofessional teamwork, healthcare leadership, and service innovation

• Evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and change management in mental health care

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the programme, students will be capable of delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care across varied hospital, residential, and community environments. Graduates will possess a robust understanding of altered physiology, cognitive conditions, and psychosocial influences, enabling them to evaluate complex clinical scenarios and formulate tailored therapeutic interventions. Through immersive placement learning and high-fidelity simulations, students cultivate practical proficiencies in holistic health assessment, pharmacological management, and crisis mitigation. They will demonstrate strong decision-making capabilities, critically judging research findings to inform clinical practice and advocate for service user dignity. Furthermore, learners develop the leadership skills and emotional literacy required to supervise healthcare teams, implement innovative care strategies, and adapt to evolving clinical standards within multidisciplinary healthcare frameworks.