University Centre Truro and Penwith
College Road
Truro
TR1 3XX
Course contact details
Higher Education Enquiries
Email:HEenquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk
Phone:01872 305746
Mental Health Nursing Top-Up
- BSc (Hons)
- 1.5 Years
- Full-time
- 09/03/2026
- Undergraduate
- Truro Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Greenwich
Course summary
Please use the 2025 cycle application to apply for the March 2025 entry of this course. Applications for March 2026 will open later in the year.
This is an 18 month top-up degree course for students who already have an FdSc Nursing Associate qualification.
Mental health nurses play an important role in the health and well-being of people with mental health problems and their families and carers. Our degree in mental health nursing prepares you for the role and responsibilities as a registered mental health nurse. We provide you with the skills to meet the diverse needs of people with mental health problems, including those with complex needs. You will learn accountability for the role you will play in their lives.
We prepare you to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Our course will help you achieve the outcomes identified in the NMC Standards Framework for Pre-registration Nursing Programmes (2019).
We have excellent links with the National Health Service (NHS) and other care providers and will arrange your placements in both hospitals and community settings, including GP practices, with community nurses and health visitors. You will spend 50% of your time each year in these valuable work placements. It is here that you will be assessed by qualified practitioners.
Successful completion of this course will equip you to work as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in various settings, such as the hospital, community, prisons, secure settings and primary care.
It also helps you develop a wide range of transferable skills which will enhance your career development and progression within the mental health arena.
Modules
Year 1 (March - September)
Developing Mental Health Nursing
Understanding Research in Evidence Based Practice
Year 2 (September to July)
Preparation for Professional Practice
Advancing Mental Health Nursing
Consolidating Mental Health Nursing
Exploring Evidence for Professional Practice
Modules may be subject to change
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Truro Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 1.5 Years
Start dates
- 09/03/2026
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B76T
- Institution code:
- T85
- Campus name:
- Truro Campus
- Campus Code:
- T
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre Truro and Penwith has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B76T
- Institution code:
- T85
- Campus name:
- Truro Campus
- Campus Code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider international applicants.
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
For entry to this 18 month *top-up degree*, candidates must be holders of an FdSc Nursing Associate foundation degree.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered i.e. Functional Skills Level 2.
For entry to this 18 month top-up degree, candidates must be holders of an FdSc Nursing Associate foundation degree.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Applicants will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Health checks
- Applicants will be required to Complete a Suitability Declaration and pass an Occupational Health check.
- Interview
- Candidates will be required to attend an interview at a Selection Day.
- Other
- Applicants will also be required to provide an academic and professional reference. Demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement. Applicants should be working in a relevant health care role, ideally as a Nursing Associate.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £10499 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £10499 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For more information and guidance about fees and funding, please visit the website: https://www.truro-penwith.ac.uk/study-with-us/university-centre/student-finance/
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