Mental Health Nursing (Advanced Standing) Bournemouth University (BU)

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
BSc (Hons)	On-Campus	Full-time	2 years	September	£9790.00 year per	£19700.00 year per

Course fee notes

September 2025 entry:

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Course overview

Why study BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Advanced Standing) at BU?

Successful completion of this 2-year course will lead to a qualification in BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
Acceptance onto the course depends on factors such as the initial field of registration, holding a nursing degree qualification and the date of the applicant’s original registration
One in four people will struggle with mental health issues at some point during their life. It is a rapidly expanding area of nursing that needs caring, compassionate and competent professionals
This course will teach you how to deliver high-quality nursing care, to enable, educate, and encourage those experiencing mental health problems to progress towards recovery
Practical experience takes a central role in the course, with 50% of the course spent in practice placements to gain nursing experience in a variety of healthcare environments
Newly built skills facilities include simulated hospital wards and community home settings, allowing you to learn and practice.

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