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Nursing - Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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Course summary

Mental health nurses provide care for people experiencing mental health problems in various settings, including the community, specialist hospitals, and health centres. Mental health nursing is a demanding yet rewarding profession that empowers you to help individuals gain greater control over their mental health.

This programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge to work in diverse health and social care settings, promoting mental health and well-being. You will learn how to support individuals during acute phases of distress, work with those struggling with substance misuse or offending behaviour, and assist those with ongoing mental health conditions.

50% of your studies will be conducted in clinical settings, including hospitals and community environments within the NHS and independent sectors, such as prison placements. These placements offer a supportive environment where you will work alongside experienced practice assessors and supervisors, gaining practical experience and developing your professional skills.

In your third year, you may have the opportunity to undertake an international placement, providing you with the chance to experience mental health care outside the UK.

At the University, you will be welcomed into a relaxed and friendly learning environment, with access to a range of facilities including formal teaching, group and one-to-one sessions, and a comfortable and enriching learning space.

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will earn a degree that qualifies you for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Modules

Year one: Introduction to Mental Health Nursing, Practice Module: Part 1, Transdisciplinary Science, Voices and Choices.

Year two: Developing Mental Health Nursing, Evidence Based Interventional Nursing, Practice Module - Part 2, Mental Health Field Specific Care Needs

Year three: Being an Autonomous Mental Health Practitioner, Being and Inspiring Mental Health Practitioner, Practice Module - Part 3, Leading Mental Health Nursing

Assessment method

Assessment methods are varied and include assignments, presentations, observed structured clinical examinations, exams and portfolio assessments.

Professional bodies

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

  • Nursing and Midwifery Council

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 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:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
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:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
72 points

This is the minimum UCAS tariff for consideration. Additional entry requirements may also apply. Please call our Clearing line on +44(0)300 555 5030 for the latest requirements and availability.

A level

A minimum of 104 UCAS points

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

A minimum of 104 UCAS points

Access to HE Diploma

A minimum of 104 UCAS points

Scottish Higher

A minimum of 104 UCAS points

AS
Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

A minimum of 104 UCAS points

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

A minimum of 104 UCAS points

T Level
M

Health - Mental health specialism required

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with no component below 6.0
A minimum grade of 4/C in GCSE Maths is required. For applicants who not hold GCSE Maths 4/C or are working towards it, Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics or a pass in the Maths Equivalency Test (programme approved by UoS) will be considered. Applicants are also required to have or be undertaking GCSE English (4/C) or Functional Skills Level 2.

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

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