BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 21%: 105 offers from 505 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 55%
- London: 25%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £37,500 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £60,500. The £45,500 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Hertfordshire 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 University of Hertfordshire?
89% 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 University of Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Hertfordshire?
21% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 105 offers from 505 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Hertfordshire 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 University of Hertfordshire?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.