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University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS
Course summary
Study a mental health nursing degree for a rewarding career supporting the recovery of individuals with mental health issues.
Mental health nurses play an important role in the health and well-being of people with mental health problems and their families and carers. Our degree in mental health nursing prepares you for the role and responsibilities as a registered mental health nurse. You'll be working in the NHS serving southeast London and Kent.
We provide you with the skills to meet the diverse needs of people with mental health problems, including those with complex needs. You will learn accountability for the role you will play in their lives.
We prepare you to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Our course will help you achieve the outcomes identified in the NMC Standards Framework for Pre-registration Nursing Programmes (2019).
All nursing students on courses from September 2020 will benefit from guaranteed, additional support of at least £5,000 a year, which they will not need to pay back. See more information.
What you should know about this course
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Nursing and Midwifery - joint 2nd in London for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide League Tables 2025).
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General Nursing - 2nd in London for satisfied with teaching (Guardian League Tables 2025).
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You will be able to practice and develop your skills and knowledge in our simulation suite.
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You will be placed in one a NHS trust for the three-year course, although you will have the opportunity to change your placement area for part of Year 3.
Modules
Course Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website can be found at the bottom of this page.
https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/eduhea/mental-health-nursing-bsc-hons/2027#prog-study
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
- University of Greenwich (Avery Hill Campus)
- University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- G70
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Greenwich has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- G70
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 112
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, AAQs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language at grade 4/C.
Equivalent qualifications may be considered. A UK Degree can be accepted in lieu of Level 2 English for Nursing & Midwifery Programmes.
Equivalent qualifications may be considered. A UK Degree can be accepted in lieu of Level 2 English for Nursing & Midwifery Programmes.
We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, you may wish to consider our Preparation for Health Professionals, Cert HE. This is an alternative pathway providing an extra year of study. Successful completion of the Cert HE enables you to progress onto year 1 of this degree. https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/eduhea/mental-health-nursing-bsc-hons/2027#entry-requirements
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Applicants will be required to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
- Health Checks
- Applicants will be required to Complete a Suitability Declaration and pass an Occupational Health check.
- Interview
- Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview. Find out more about this requirement on our website: https://www.gre.ac.uk/study/after-you-apply/interview
- Other
- Applicants will be required to provide an academic or professional reference and demonstrate an interest in, and understanding of, the programme they are applying to within the personal statement. Applicants are also encouraged to obtain appropriate healthcare experience through work shadowing or observation either voluntary or paid.
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.
Our vision is to deliver Education Without Boundaries by proactively supporting students to achieve their ambitions which is reflected in the wide range of grades we accept and our contextual admissions policy. Our commitment to supporting our students to succeed is demonstrated in our Gold rated Teaching Excellence Framework.
We accept a wide range and combination of qualifications, many of which are not included in the data below. Learn more about our approach to admissions on our website.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| International | £19400* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The home and international tuition fees for 2027-28 entry have not been confirmed yet.
The tuition fees shown here are for 2026-27 entry. The government regulated undergraduate home tuition fee rate for 2027-28 has not been confirmed. We expect the tuition fee to be the same or slightly higher than £9,790 for 2026-27 shown here.
For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 3
We understand that the transition to university for undergraduate students can be daunting and confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies
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