The BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice at the University of Sunderland is designed for aspiring nurses who are passionate about providing compassionate and restorative care to individuals experiencing mental distress and illness. You will develop into a critical thinker, capable of delivering effective, person-centred care grounded in contemporary evidence and a spectrum of clinical skills. This undergraduate degree focuses on holistic health promotion, comprehensive assessment, and the application of evidence-based practice, preparing you for the complexities of modern mental health support.
This full-time, on-campus programme, studied over three years, combines theoretical learning with essential practical experience. You will engage with bio-psychosocial principles, foundations of mental health nursing, and critical enquiry, alongside vital practice placements within NHS partner Trusts. Through interactive clinical sessions and simulated experiences, you will gain psychomotor skills and learn reflective practice models. You will graduate eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a registered mental health nurse, equipped for diverse clinical settings and partnership working.