BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 99%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 80%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 15 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- South East: 65%
- South West: 20%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 30%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Oxford Brookes University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £36,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Oxford Brookes 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 Oxford Brookes University?
96% 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 Oxford Brookes University?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Oxford Brookes University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Does BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Oxford Brookes University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.