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Nursing (Child and Mental Health)

  • MN
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Course summary

About this course
Become a nurse with MNurs Nursing (Child and Mental Health) at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 3rd in the UK and 13th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject 2026), to shape the future of healthcare and be there when it matters.

On your four-year integrated masters in Child and Mental Health Nursing, you’ll develop the skills you need to provide compassionate, family-centred care that makes a real difference to the lives of children, young people, and their families.

You’ll be prepared to work in settings that address both physical and mental health challenges, gaining experience through an extensive range of placements in child health and mental health settings across the lifespan, through simulated practice in our specialist facilities, and through clinical skills teaching from experienced nurses who are also world-class educators and practitioners.

Key features of the course:

  • Develop skills in assessment, decision making and managing complexity across a range of healthcare environments, and understand the nature of health needs within a global context

  • Build a deeper understanding of parity of esteem, recognising the equal importance of mental and physical health in supporting the wellbeing of children and young people.

  • Prepare for a future nursing leadership role in clinical or academic settings

  • Join a supportive community of nursing students and academics who can assist you at every stage of your journey, from student to Nurse

  • Graduate from this course with the opportunity to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Child) and Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

  • Learn from experienced registered nurses and train in our modern facilities, as well as through placements in various healthcare settings across both disciplines.

Student support
You'll be supported from day one, both during your time studying on campus and during your placements, by your personal support network of academics: your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), a senior tutor, and by your fellow students via initiatives like the Schwartz Rounds designed to support health-care staff to deliver compassionate care by helping them to reflect on their work in groups of peers.

Further information
You'll graduate from this course with the opportunity to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Child) and Registered Nurse (Mental Health).

The NHS Learning Support Fund may assist your journey to becoming a registered healthcare professional. If you're a UK applicant you could be eligible for £5,000 per academic year, depending on your programme of study.

  • 92% of our research has been classed as world leading or internationally excellent Research Excellence Framework, 2021.

Modules

Our students study a range of modules that support them in their journey from student to healthcare professional. These modules establish and build upon the skills and experiences students benefit from on placement, which are integral to all our healthcare programmes.

For a full list of modules available please visit the course page.

Assessment method

Throughout your degree you'll be supported to achieve your best in assessments by our vibrant Health Sciences community, your Personal Academic Tutor, and your Practice Mentor.

Assessments on this programme range from coursework, written and practical exams to projects. Assessment takes place throughout the course to ensure that you are reaching the right levels of attainment. Your practical skills will be assessed whist you are on placement and recorded by your Practice Mentor.

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

  • Main Site - Highfield Campus

Study options

  • MN • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14 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:
B748
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Southampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?

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:
B748
Institution code:
S27
Campus name:
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BBB

A pass in science practical required if applicable.

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

DDM in Health Studies or Science

Access to HE Diploma
D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

Pass in a science or health based Access to HE with 60 credits overall, and with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 24 must be at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit.

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).

Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4.

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

DD from National Diploma and grade B in A Level subject

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

D from National Extended Certificate and grades BB from two A Level subjects

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDM

DDM in Health Studies or Science

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DD

DD from BTEC Diploma and grade B from A Level subject

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D

D from BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and grades BB in two A Level subjects

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points

Pass with 30 points overall with 15 points at Higher Level.

International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):
The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered.

Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements.

Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B

BB from two A Levels and Grade B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Extended Project
Not accepted

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3

Ordinary Level English and Maths at O4 or higher required.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2, M2, M2

T Level
M

Health or Healthcare Science – An overall Merit with grade B in the core element and Merit in Supporting the Nursing Team Specialism

GCSEs: Minimum of GCSE Maths and English Language (A*-C or 4-9). GCSE Science (A*-C or 4-9) also required if not offered as a level 3 qualification. Certain GCSE equivalent qualifications will be considered.

FETAC / QQI Level 5 120 Credits: Pass in every module, with distinction essential in at least 5 modules including Human Growth and Development (or Biology), Anatomy and Physiology and Nursing Theory.

Recent relevant study must have been taken within the last 5 years.

You may be required to attend a selection day. Satisfactory Occupational Health and Police Checks required.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with a minimum of 7.0 in Listening, Reading & Speaking and with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing.

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.

Most of the students who previously enrolled on this course joined us with grades lower than our published entry criteria. After receiving their grades, we carefully considered each students’ individual circumstances before confirming their place on their chosen course.

We encourage everyone with the potential to succeed to apply, regardless of their background. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Learn more on the University of Southampton 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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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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* 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

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