Mental Health Nursing

About the course

BSc Mental Health Nursing prepares you to support the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across a range of settings. Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Nursing (Guardian University Guide 2024) and 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2025), the programme takes a holistic approach to both physical and mental health.

On successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Mental Health Nurse. Throughout the course, you will work towards meeting NMC standards of proficiency and develop the values of the NHS Constitution, including compassion, dignity and respect.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of how the body and mind work, how to support people to maintain health, and how to care for individuals with long-term and acute mental health conditions. Your professional skillset will include health assessment, holistic care planning, evidence based practice, medication management, communication, teamwork and leadership.

Home students are eligible for a non repayable £5,000 NHS bursary per academic year, with additional support available in certain circumstances.

What you’ll study

You will develop knowledge in mental health nursing practice, life sciences and health promotion, building confidence in clinical reasoning and professional relationships.

Modules may include:

• Foundations of Mental Health Nursing

• Fundamentals of Life Sciences

• Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health

• Practice Learning

Modules are subject to validation by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

How you’ll learn

Your training combines classroom study with immersive practical experience. Teaching includes lectures, seminars, group work, online learning and reflective practical sessions led by experienced academics and clinicians.

You will practise in purpose-built Clinical Simulation Centres before applying your skills on placement. Learning places equal emphasis on physical and mental health, reflecting modern integrated healthcare services.

Professional placements are a core part of the programme and take place across NHS Trusts, community health services, primary care, mental health providers and specialist settings. An elective placement abroad may also be available.

Future opportunities

A BSc Mental Health Nursing from Roehampton opens pathways across health and care, including roles in:

• Community mental health teams

• Hospitals and inpatient mental health services

• Primary care and specialist services

• Prisons and secure environments

• Research and education

Facilities

You will train in the Clinical Simulation Centre at Froebel College, including the Froebel Ward, mock consulting rooms and simulated home environments equipped with high-tech patient simulators.

You will also use the Mary Seacole Health Innovation Centre, providing a realistic and supportive environment to develop your skills before applying them in real-world placements.