Mental Health Nursing (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

<strong>Reasons to choose Kingston</strong><br/><br/><br/>• This foundation year helps you prepare for your degree in Nursing, providing you with essential skills for success.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Top University in London and Top 2 in the UK for Mental Health Nursing (The Guardian University Guide 2026).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Kingston University is also top in London for Nursing and Midwifery (The Complete University Guide 2026).<br/><br/><br/><br/>We recognise that there are many routes to success at degree level. This foundation year option provides an entry route for students from a wide range of backgrounds who may not have the traditional entry qualifications to join the first year of a Nursing or Midwifery degree. The foundation year will help you develop both personally and professionally, providing you with the tools to begin your journey towards becoming a competent, sensitive professional who can perform effectively in a variety of settings and work in collaboration with other professionals. You will develop practical, technical and communication skills, and apply knowledge to real-life problems.<br/><br/>You will gain awareness about the attitudes and behaviours required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to succeed on a professional programme, and in your future career. You will also learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and how these link to healthcare.<br/><br/>After successfully completing your foundation year, you will join the BSc Mental Health Nursing which leads to registration as a mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Your studies will include core elements for all fields of nursing and modules specific to mental health. Youll learn first-hand from mental health service users and carers, through our strong partnerships with service user and carer-led organisations including the Recovery College, the Sutton Carers Centre and the South West London Recovery College.