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Nursing (Mental Health)

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Duration:
3 Years
Start date:
21/09/2026
Campus:
Main Site
2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information.

Course summary

  • Gain the skills to join the rewarding and in-demand field of mental health nursing.

  • Develop professional skills for leadership roles in clinical or academic settings.

  • Broaden your knowledge alongside other health and social care professionals.

  • Learn from enthusiastic experts with a variety of clinical experience.

  • Benefit from real-world experience with placements and hands-on practicals.

This unique course offers you an exciting opportunity to become a fully qualified nurse, providing compassionate nursing care in mental health. You’ll consider the changing nature of health, illness and recovery – as well as the relationship between healthcare professionals and service users. You’ll graduate as a reflective, competent and employable professional.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Nursing-and-midwifery/BSc-Honours-Nursing-Mental-Health/Full-time

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

Apply by
14 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:
B760
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
B760
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

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 C from Core. A combination of qualifications, which may include general studies. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered including CACHE.

Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits

Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in health studies, health science, social sciences or nursing. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3 of which at least 15 level 3 credits should be graded at merit level.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalent, Maths at grade D or 4 or equivalent, and Science at grade C or 4 or equivalent. Information on equivalents is provided on the course page: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/nursing-and-midwifery/bsc-honours-nursing-mental-health/full-time/

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Other
Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7If 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.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Nursing-and-midwifery/BSc-Honours-Nursing-Mental-Health/Full-time

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

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.

Data from:
This course and 4 other nursing and midwifery courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For Sheffield Hallam University, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
CCC Most common
  1. AAB
  2. Highest grades
  3. DDD
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

43% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

90 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Undergraduate home tuition fees for 2026/27 are not yet confirmed. Please check our website for further details. Our tuition fee for UK students in 2025/26 is:
• £9,535 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £9,535 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2026/27:
• £20,000 per year (includes £2,000 placement supplement)
Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations

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