BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health), a nursing degree focused on mental health practice and professional healthcare delivery. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing. This NMC-validated course combines academic study with practical placements beginning in the first year. The first year covers foundational subjects through modules such as Foundations of Communication and Professionalismfor Nursing, Fundamental Skills and Procedures for Nursing, and Contemporary Nursing Practice 1. The second year progresses to areas like Supporting a Patient Safety Culture in Nursing, Supporting Learning and Professional Development in Nursing, and Contemporary Nursing Practice 2, focusing on safety and professional supervision. The final year concentrates on specialised mental health practice through modules including Assessment in Mental Health Nursing, Developing Approaches to Planning Care in Mental Health Nursing, and Contemporary Mental Health Nursing Practice 3.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Applicants for whom English is not their first language and who are unable to provide evidence of being taught and examined through the medium of English are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This can be via an Occupational English Test with a grade of C+ in writing and B in the reading, listening and speaking sections or an English Language Testing System (IELTS) test with an overall score of 7.0 and at least a 6.5 in the writing section and at least a 7.0 in the reading, listening and speaking sections. To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview. A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required. All applicants to Nursing programmes holding the Access to Higher Education qualification will also require Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy unless you already hold GCSE grade C in Maths and English. If you don’t meet our advertised entry requirements you could consider Public Health with Foundation Year , which’ll give you the Level 3 qualification needed to apply for this degree. In your first year you'll make an application to apply for interview and if successful you'll be offered a place on the condition you complete the Year 1 (Public Health with Foundation Year) and meet the conditions of your offer. Occupational health You must have a satisfactory occupational health clearance in order to be allowed out on placement. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust/IDC (Industrial Diagnostics Company) will undertake the vaccinations on behalf of ARU. However, if this is undertaken by a third party (your own GP), ARU is unable to reimburse the cost. If you can produce acceptable evidence of already having the vaccinations you won’t need to have them again. However if you have not previously had the vaccinations you can expect to have the following. Measles immunity blood test Rubella immunity blood test Varicella (chicken pox) immunity blood test Hepatitis B immunity blood test IGRA blood test (TB screening) Hep B surface antigen blood test (Hep B surface antigen screening) Hep C blood test (Hep C screening) HIV blood test (HIV screening) Three or four Hep B vaccinations Two MMR vaccinations Two varicella (chicken pox) vaccinations One BCG (TB) vaccination Yo
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What students say
Based on about 129 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Other Health Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 71%
- London: 12%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 175 students who started
- A levels: 15%
- Access course: 25%
- A degree: 40%
- Other HE qualification: 19%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Into ARU
- Foundations of Communication and Professionalismfor Nursing
- Fundamental Skills and Procedures for Nursing
- Applied Health Science for Nursing Across the Lifespan
- Epidemiology, Inequality, and Health Promotion for Nursing Across the Lifespan
- Contemporary Nursing Practice 1
- Supporting a Patient Safety Culture in Nursing
- Supporting Learning and Professional Development in Nursing
- Contemporary Nursing Practice 2
- Assessing and Planning Care Across the Lifespan
- Coordinating and Leading Integrated Care in Interprofessional Settings
- Assessment in Mental Health Nursing
- Developing Approaches to Planning Care in Mental Health Nursing
- Contemporary Mental Health Nursing Practice 3
- Reviewing and Evaluating Mental Health Nursing Care
- Therapeutic Interventions in Mental Health Nursing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £48,000. The £39,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
How many students continue on BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Anglia Ruskin University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.