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Nursing (Mental Health) BSc Hons

Nursing and Midwifery and Mental Health Nursing at

Sheffield Hallam University

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4.8 / 5

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

3 years course

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Nursing (Mental Health) BSc Hons

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Most helpful review for Nursing and Midwifery and Mental Health Nursing at Sheffield Hallam University

member585231
27th April 23

Nursing (Mental Health), BSc Hons FullTime

It’s a great course which takes a specific type of personality and character. Has made me feel so confident:)

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What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan
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Audition for a Place
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Points of entry for Nursing (Mental Health) BSc Hons

Year 1

Entry requirements for Nursing and Midwifery and Mental Health Nursing at Sheffield Hallam University

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Nursing (Mental Health) BSc Hons at Sheffield Hallam University

From A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. We do not accept AS levels. For example: BBC at A Level, DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma, Merit overall from a T level qualification including a grade B from Core, or a combination of qualifications (which may include general studies). Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered including CACHE.

UCAS points for current students on Nursing and Midwifery and Mental Health Nursing at Sheffield Hallam University

Asked for: 112 UCAS Tariff points

English language requirements

7.0
Additional details
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking and 6.5 in writing, or a recognised equivalent.

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member585231
27th April 23

Nursing (Mental Health), BSc Hons FullTime

It’s a great course which takes a specific type of personality and character. Has made me feel so confident:) read more

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10th December 24

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I should be able to get a job once I qualify as a nurse read more

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3rd December 24

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Could do with a little more organisation read more

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10th July 24

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9th May 24

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3rd May 24

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7th March 24

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20th February 24

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though i like the course, some aspects of the course don’t always feel necessary and occasionally i find that the layout of the teaching could be improved. Nevertheless, the lecturers are all nice and it is defiently a rewarding course and career to choose. read more

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10th July 23

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10th July 23

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7th July 23

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Enjoying my course I would recommend read more

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28th June 23

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30th May 23

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23rd May 23

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Great learning experience. Able to cope up with the learning as an international student. Best faculty read more

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16th May 23

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Great place to work with a wide range of opportunities and progression read more

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4th April 23

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Amazing it couldn't be better I really love it read more

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2nd March 23

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The course is good. The teachers are also good aswell. read more

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2nd March 23

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21st February 23

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Rarely in university and cannot focus online. read more

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21st February 23

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Am satisfied with uni for the activities that are being provided read more

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4th February 23

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20th October 22

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I was super nervous to start university but the lecturers and academic advisor are all so lovely, my course mates are nice too! you have to remember everyone is in the same position as you so never feel alone! read more

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7th October 22

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Our tutor are patient and the peers are nice read more

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4th October 22

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very interesting and i absolutely love it. my lecturers are very knowledgeable and will answer any question you have. they all have experience so will use that to help prepare you for what’s to come. i love doing nursing! read more

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I am so far really enjoying my course and lecturers. I have a really good academic advisor she is lovely and has a bubbly personality which is just what I need. It’s hard but worth it! read more

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7th April 22

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No issues with my course. Academic advisors are helpful. Taught online and in person read more

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17th November 21

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I study a demanding course, however because of the help available from tutors, it is so able. read more

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12th November 21

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More online sessions in person read more

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29th October 21

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13th October 21

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my teachers have been so helpful and kind and all around incredible! the course that i’m doing is my absolute dream course and i wouldn’t want to change anything for the world it gives me such incredible opportunities in the future which i am looking forward to read more

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17th November 20

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

Very helpful, interesting content read more

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17th November 20

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

Is really expering eventhough through this difficult times read more

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11th March 20

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The nursing teachers are very good however the course can sometimes seem unorganised & hard to get the right help read more

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member1346323
3rd March 20

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

Enjoying the course, don’t learn much while in classes but I’m learning lots in lectures read more

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3rd March 20

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I have loved the course throughout the whole of first year so far. Although at times I can feel confused on some course content my personal tutor is a massive help and goes above and beyond for me. read more

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2nd March 20

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

Staff always nice, some aspects of teaching seem irrelevant read more

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2nd March 20

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I think value for money is a controversial one for nursing as most people believe student nurses should be paid for what they’re doing instead of having to pay to do it themselves. The ‘assessing and planning for person centred care’ module I enjoy as it’s hands on and I feel I’m learning whereas other modules are less helpful and they’re just reading from powerpoints. My tutor Gayle is lovely, she does everything she can to help our group and always wants to help. read more

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11th February 20

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

I feel like this course it really poorly ran. I feel so confused about what’s happening most of the time. read more

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2nd November 19

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

The course is interesting and I like the mix of seminars to lectures, where other disciplines can share their options and views based on their subject. Some of the teaching content is repeated in numerous online work and seminars for example handwashing, which can become tedious. read more

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member1242140
13th September 19

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

Could be more contact time for what we pay read more

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26th June 19

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Really enjoyed the course and I've always wanted to study here. so far, im really enjoying my time here and the course is very interesting. read more

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2nd December 18

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

Really good course, love the practicals and biosciences stuff and the subject is well taught! read more

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1st December 18

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

All staff on the course are really helpful. Course content is really interesting also read more

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member933220
30th July 18

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

Love my course, suits me well for my future career. Lovely staff and great when you need help. read more

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member830395
17th February 18

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

This is a large University with a large and good quality teaching team. The education you receive is from experts in their field. There is a nice balance between academic and practical sessions, and being in Sheffield the range of placements are wide, especially with two massive teaching hospitals next door. If anything could be improved, then the amount of time in clinical scenarios could be increased, these sessions were ones everyone looked forward to and provided you with an outlet to practice in a safe environment. Highlight of the three years has to be SMART day! read more

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16th February 17

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

good course. covered by bursary. amazing lecturers. enjoy a lot read more

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9th September 16

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My first year was brilliant !! read more

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2nd March 16

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Value for money is an obvious one whilst NHS bursaries are still around. Teaching quality is good, personal tutors always happy to help, content fascinating and you'll almost always get a job straight out of uni. read more

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23rd November 15

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Brilliant course lovely staff and prepares you well for placement read more

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26th March 15

Nursing (Adult), BSc Hons FullTime

Honestly this is one of the most demanding courses you could do at university, and after freshers your social life sorta stops, lol. 37.5 placement weeks, 5am starts, 5 days in a row.... Yeah it's great. read more

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27th April 23

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It’s a great course which takes a specific type of personality and character. Has made me feel so confident:) read more

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Nursing Mental Health, MSc FullTime

I like my course so far as it is exciting. read more

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24th November 21

Nursing Mental Health, MSc FullTime

great course with amazing opportunities read more

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7th March 20

Nursing Mental Health, MSc FullTime

Love my course and my tutors. It’s definitely something you can use in hour career and use to go something bigger read more

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2nd March 20

Nursing Mental Health, MSc FullTime

Learnt so much since starting here! read more

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29th October 15

Nursing Mental Health, MSc FullTime

Good course. 50% theory and 50% practical. read more

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