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Nursing (Mental Health)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 14 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Glenside Campus
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University of the West of England, Bristol
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Course summary

Study our accredited BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) to graduate as a registered nurse. With strong employer links, and practical clinical placements, you'll develop the confidence and critical skills you need to propel your mental health nursing career.

Why study mental health nursing?
Nursing is a challenging but rewarding career that'll change lives, including your own. As a mental health nurse, you'll make a meaningful difference by improving access to healthcare, promoting wellbeing, and supporting social inclusion and quality of life for people of all ages.

A £5,000 per year training grant is available for home students along with an additional £1,000 per year grant because mental health nurses are in demand in the UK and worldwide. Further information is available on the NHS Business Services website.

Why UWE Bristol?
BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) has a strong practical focus, allowing you to gain competence carrying out the hands-on tasks you'll perform in your career. About half your time will be spent on placements with our established partners.

Learn from a passionate team with a range of experience across all the many different aspects of mental health nursing. As many of our staff are active researchers, your learning will be enriched by the latest in best practice and clinical understanding.

There's also the opportunity to develop and apply your skills working abroad. Throughout your mental health nursing degree, you'll have the exciting opportunity to apply for an international experience with a variety of options. In some instances, the application process will be competitive.

International experiences can be between one to five weeks. You'll need to self-finance these experiences, but Home students can apply for means-tested bursary funds.

Gaining international experience enhances your global mobility and entrepreneurial skills, while also empowering you to contribute positively to your local community.

Where can it take me?
Mental health nurses are in demand across the UK. You could work in broad settings, including the NHS, hospitals, specialist and community settings, people's homes, the armed forces, prison service, the private sector or voluntary organisations.

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

  • Glenside Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
B724
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
Glenside Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

Bristol, UWE 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
13 January 2027

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:
B724
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
Glenside Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

No specific subjects required.

T Level

No specific subjects required.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

Access to HE Diploma

No specific subjects required.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.

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

No specific subjects required.

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

No specific subjects required.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

No specific subjects required.

Examples of subjects that meet the Science/Social Science requirement for this course: Biology, Chemistry, Design and Technology: Food Technology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Sociology, Sports Studies.

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

Please note that due to early clinical contact on this course applicants must turn 18 before the start of placement. Applicants who do not turn 18 by the commencement of the placement will be advised to defer or reapply as appropriate. Please see our admissions policy for further information. https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/B724/nursing-mental-health

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Before you start your course, you will be required to complete: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Read more about professional checks: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/professional-checks-for-health-and-education#section-4
Health Checks
Before you start your course, you will be required to complete a Health Check. Read more about professional checks: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/professional-checks-for-health-and-education#section-4
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview. For more details on the process, please visit our https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/selection-processes selection page.

English language requirements

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in writing, and 7.0 in all other sections of the test (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements

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.

At UWE Bristol we are committed to ensuring all applicants can fulfil their potential.

We make contextual offers for this course that are lower than our standard entry criteria.

We use a range of information from your UCAS application to consider your background and experiences as an individual and the impact these may have had on you. You do not need to provide us with any additional information to be considered for a contextual offer.

Learn more on the Bristol, UWE 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.

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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

Fee information is to be confirmed. All fees are subject to final approval. Please visit our website for further information.

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