2-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Health and Science - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Mental Health Nursing

This Foundation programme in Health and Science offers streamlined progression into degrees including Life Sciences, Nursing, Biology and Chemistry, across three academic schools at Keele University. Opportunities for graduates in this area are vast, with global healthcare in the spotlight, and a growing demand for these specialist skill sets.

This Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Mental health nurses supports and cares for individuals experiencing mental ill health and plays a crucial role in positively impacting and influencing outcomes. Person-centred care is at the heart of our programme, which acknowledges that all people are individuals with physical, emotional, social, and cultural needs. Severe and enduring mental illness can adversely affect someone’s physical health, so health promotion and education will be key aspects of a student's role as a mental health nurse.

The university's mental health nursing programme aims to produce nurses who are self-aware, reflective, and positive role models for their skills, identifying opportunities to educate and support people at every stage of their lives. Underpinning this will be early intervention in children and young people’s mental health, recognising the impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health across the lifespan