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Course summary
About this course
Become a nurse with BSc Nursing (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), and be there when it matters.
On your three-year BSc Nursing (Mental Health) degree you'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to people and their families experiencing challenges to their mental health through an extensive range of placements, simulated practice in our specialist facilities, and clinical skills teaching by world-class educators and practitioners.
Key features of the course:
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Learn how to deliver person centred care using trauma informed approaches, and respond with compassion to the unique needs and lived experiences of all people and their families.
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Join a supportive community of nursing students and academics who can assist you at every stage of your journey, from student to Nurse
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Graduate from this course with the opportunity to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
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Learn from experienced registered nurses, people with lived experience and train in our modern facilities, as well as through placements in various healthcare settings, such as: early intervention teams, community mental health services, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment clinics, child and adolescent mental health services, inpatient wards, mother and baby units (supporting postnatal mental health), and forensic mental health services.
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 our excellent Student buddy scheme and the initiative of 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 (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
Throughout this course you'll explore the breadth of the discipline, equipping you with the skills to become a registered Nurse.
Year 1: Working in partnership in mental health nursing, integrating physical health and pharmacology.
Year 2: Exploring psychosocial interventions and supporting people with serious mental illness.
Year 3: Leading innovation and managing complex care in mental health.
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
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:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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:
- B760
- 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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBC
A pass in the science practical required where 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: 15 credits M: 30 credits
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 must be at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit.
Must be Health or Science Based
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) - DM
DM from BTEC National Diploma and grade B in A Level subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
D from BTEC National Extended Certificate and grades BC in two A Level subjects
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDM
DDM in Health Studies or Science
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DM
DM from BTEC Diploma and grade B in A Level subject
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D
D from BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and grades BC from two A Level subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Pass, with overall score of 28, with 14 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 - C
BB from two A levels and C from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Extended Project - Not accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4, H4
Plus English and Maths Ordinary Level O4 or higher.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M3
T Level - M
Health or Healthcare Science – An overall Merit with grade C 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 4 modules including Human Growth and Development (or Biology), Anatomy and Physiology and Nursing Theory. Applicants are also required to hold Ordinary Maths and English at O4 or higher. Certain FETAC modules will be accepted in lieu of these.
Recent relevant study within the last 5 years.
You may be required to attend a selection day and complete satisfactory Occupational Health and Police Checks.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with 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.
A proportion of students who enrolled on this course in previous years exceeded their offer conditions securing their place on their chosen course with grades higher than our published entry criteria.
We encourage all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, to apply to study with us. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
- Data from:
- This course and 6 other nursing and midwifery courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BCC
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £24400 | Year 1 |
| International | £24400 | Year 1 |
* 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
Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
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