BSc Mental Health Nursing
About this course
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, a nursing (mental health) degree centered on professional practice within clinical and community settings. Students complete equal time on clinical placement across diverse environments such as inpatient hospital care, dementia care, and specialist mental health provision, supplemented by on-campus clinical skills and simulation facilities. Upon graduation, students are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council to practice as registered mental health nurses.
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Entry requirements
104-112 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table . Offers are tailored to the individual applicant and their circumstances and can be across the tariff range. Applicants who meet our contextual information criteria will be offered at the bottom of the range. GCSE English Language and mathematics at grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths and Adult Literacy and Numeracy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable level 2 qualifications can be found here: Level 2 Acceptable Entry Requirements . If you have completed prior certificated learning at another educational institution, you may be able to map the credits you’ve obtained already against year one of the BSc (Hons) Nursing/Registered Nurse: Mental Health Nursing degree. If your prior certificated learning is equivalent to 120 credits, this means you could be eligible for direct entry onto year two of this programme. For more information, see our APL (Accreditation of Prior Learning) webpage . FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. Further information will be provided following acceptance of an offer (and no earlier than three months before the course start date). Please note that Professional Bodies, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), have certain requirements regarding the health and good character status of applicants and students. Please read the NMC and HCPC information to find out more. For more information about core competencies and medical fitness to train please click here . In some instances, an applicant may be invited to attend a professional practice panel to discuss any recommended reasonable adjustments, and whether or not core professional competencies are achievable. For information about Medical Clearance and vaccination requirements click here. DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. Details on the policy can be found here . If you think you have a criminal conviction You will need to submit a Criminal Record Self Disclosure Form as part of the process For more information on this and the form itself, please refer to Self-disclosure of criminal record . GCSEs: GCSE English Language and Maths at C/4 or above. A-levels: BCC-BBC. T-levels: P
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 46%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 55%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- London: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 20%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
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 Mental Health Nursing at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £39,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of Cumbria 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 Mental Health Nursing at University of Cumbria?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of Cumbria?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of Cumbria 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 Mental Health Nursing at University of Cumbria?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.