Mental Health Nursing BSc
It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we warmly welcome you to Birmingham Newman University and to the School of Nursing and Allied Health (SoNAH).
We are committed to ensuring that you receive your education in a supportive and encouraging environment and we want you to be active participants in your learning.
We are confident that your experience with us will be positive and enriching and that you will gain both personally and professionally from your time with us but that we will also gain greatly from your contribution to our School.
In the School, you will be joining a community of staff and students across a wide range of health and social care disciplines. This provides an excellent opportunity for you to learn and mix with people from different backgrounds and professions.
Our focus in the school is to ensure we develop graduates who have a passion for improving the health and social wellbeing of the population, who understand the need for different professionals to work together effectively in practice and who provide safe and effective care.
Key dates
Teaching starts
- Week commencing: 15 September 2026
Induction day
- Tuesday 8 September (12:30pm)
More Induction & Timetable information below
Programme Lead
- Alexis Warrilow
- Head of Subject for Mental Health Nursing
- a.warrilow@staff.newman.ac.uk
Fees & Enrolment
Induction
Timetable
Student Support
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At Birmingham Newman, you’re never alone. We’re here to support you at every stage, whether it’s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.
Here are some of the ways we can help:
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Covering everything from digital skills, Moodle and AI, to study techniques, library support, wellbeing, money advice and careers, the programme provides practical guidance to help you succeed both academically and personally.
By taking part, you’ll build essential skills, discover the support available to you, and make a positive start to life at university.
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