BSc Mental Health Nursing with NMC registration
About this course
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing with NMC registration is an undergraduate nursing degree that prepares students for professional registration. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. The curriculum integrates clinical placements across all three years to build practical experience in healthcare settings, leading to professional NMC registration upon completion. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through modules such as Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology in Nursing, Influences on Wellbeing, and Foundations of Field of Practise, alongside initial practice experience. Year two advances into research and specialized care through Evidence Based Practice and Research, Primary Care – Patient Journey 1, and Acute Care – Patient Journey 2, supported by further practice blocks. The final year focuses on advanced practice, leadership, and research development through modules including Critical Inquiry and Research proposal, Leadership and Service Improvement, and Managing Complexities in Nursing Practice, culminating in final practice experience.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 we do not accept UCAS points achieved through music exams A Level: BBC from two or more A levels, including at least two subjects at C or above. We do not accept an A Level in General Studies in your top three grades. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM normally in Health and Social Care or Applied Science Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer Please note, you will still need to meet your subject specific requirement(s) and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit in Health overall Access to HE: Pass in Access to HE in either Nursing and Midwifery, Science, or Health Professions with credits totalling a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points. The access course must have a minimum of 12 science credits (biology, chemistry or physics). If not candidates must have GCSE Science at grade C/4 or above. GCSE English and Maths or functional skills level 2 qualifications in English and Maths are required. International Baccalaureate (IB): 26+ GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths. Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English are accepted. If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and 7.0 in all components except writing which should be 6.5 or higher is required.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 66%
- Organisation and management: 52%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 73%
- Left higher education: 27%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 80%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 72%
- West Midlands: 19%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 71%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 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.
Modules
- Practice experience 1
- Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology in Nursing
- Influences on Wellbeing
- Foundations of Field of Practise
- Practice experience 2
- Evidence Based Practice and Research
- Primary Care – Patient Journey 1
- Acute Care – Patient Journey 2
- Practice experience 3
- Critical Inquiry and Research proposal
- Leadership and Service Improvement
- Managing Complexities in Nursing Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £42,000.
What do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort 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 Mental Health Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort University?
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 with NMC registration at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mental Health Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort 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 Mental Health Nursing with NMC registration at De Montfort University?
73% of students continued into their second year, and 27% left higher education.