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Nursing (Mental Health)
- BSc (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- City Campus
Course summary
Why study Nursing (Mental Health) at Liverpool John Moores University?
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Join our multi award-winning School - 'Nurse Education Provider of the Year (pre-registration)' 2021 Winner and 'Best Student Experience' 2020 Winner (Student Nursing Times Awards)
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LJMU ranked 18th in the UK for mental health nursing (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
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£6,000 a year grant for Mental Health Nursing students living in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus another £2,000 for students with dependent children (eligibility criteria apply)
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Learn in state of the art professional-standard clinical practice simulation suites complete with cutting edge teaching and learning technology
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95% of students on this course were positive about the learning resources provided (National Student Survey 2025)
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94% of students on this course said the skills they gained at LJMU will be useful for their future career (National Student Survey 2025)
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Approved by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC)
About your course
Studying on our NMC accredited BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) degree will give you the opportunity to complete practice learning placements in a variety of settings, including hospital and out of hospital settings, and in simulated practice learning placements.
Mental Health nurses engage in, develop and disengage from therapeutic relationships with service users and their families through the use of effective communication and interpersonal skills. On the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) degree, you will gain the skills, experience and confidence to be an effective healthcare professional.
You will have lots of opportunities for practice learning experiences within a variety of settings, including secure, forensic and hospital environments, and in the community in places like home environments and clinics. You will also have the opportunity to undertake civic engagement placement learning, in settings such as charities. This wide range of experience will give you vital skills in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating patient care and needs.
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing is a three year, full time degree.
In each academic year you will undertake five theoretical assessments: one for each theoretical module and one practice module.
You will be assessed utilising a variety of authentic assessment methods that will enable you to achieve across a range of assessment styles. You will have access to a variety of digital resources to support your learning and wider experience.
On successful completion of the programme, you will obtain an Honours Degree and will be able to register with the NMC as a Mental Health Nurse.
You may also be interested in our BSc (Hons) Child Nursing or BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing courses. Or, if you already hold an undergraduate degree in any subject, you may be eligible to apply for our two-year qualifying MSc Mental Health Nursing programme.
Modules
Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.
Assessment method
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
On top of this there will be practical work and clinical appraisal, which will be done either at the university or in practice where you will be assessed by clinical mentors. You will be offered feedback at various points during the course and support will be readily available from your individual module tutors should you need advice or guidance at any time. We believe that constructive feedback is vital in helping you identify your strengths as well as the areas that may need further attention.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- City Campus
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
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:
- L51
- Campus name:
- City Campus
- Campus Code:
- C
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Liverpool John Moores University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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:
- L51
- Campus name:
- City Campus
- Campus Code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 points
A level - BCC
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2
Maximum AS UCAS Points: Maximum 20 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points.
Scottish Higher
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DMM
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. We will also accept the Irish FETAC in Nursing Studies. The following modules must be achieved at Distinction: Anatomy and Physiology, Human Growth and Development, Introduction to Nursing
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Evidence of Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.
GCSE Equivalences accepted:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
T Level
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
You need to obtain the required UCAS points.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required to be evidenced as part of the application process.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Applicants are required to follow Faculty procedures for declaring any convictions before and after interview.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £19000 | Year 1 |
| International | £19000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £19000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £19000 | Year 1 |
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
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Sponsorship information
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