BSc Mental Health Nursing
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027/28 BSc (Hons): 112–128 UCAS tariff points The typical requirement for this course is 112–128 UCAS points, preferably with some health and science subjects studied. You could achieve this with: You’ll also need GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in English and mathematics. We accept equivalent qualifications, such as Functional/Key skills Level 2 in numeracy and literacy. BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year: 64 UCAS tariff points Please visit the Nursing Foundation Year course page for full entry requirement details. Additional requirements: Admission is subject to occupational health screening and an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks against the Adult and Child Workforce Barring Lists. If your initial application is successful, we’ll invite you to an online interview. This will include a series of short value-based questions, tasks or scenarios. English language: English language requirement for this course: an Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes page . Applicants from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on specific English language requirements in our country-specific section .
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing, combining theoretical knowledge with practical clinical skills. Core topics include Clinical Skills. The programme features three practice assessment modules, an option module in Year 2, and a final year focused on leadership and complex care. Students also study pharmacology for nursing practice and evidence-based healthcare, with placement opportunities across NHS trusts.
Modules
- Applied Life Sciences for Nursing Practice
- Introduction to Mental Health Nursing
- Public Health
- Practice Assessment Module 1
- Nursing Assessment in Mental Health Nursing
- Collaborative Recovery Focused Psychological Interventions in Mental Health Nursing
- Evidence-Based Healthcare for Nursing Practice
- Pharmacology for Nursing Practice
- Practice Assessment Module 2
- Option module
- Becoming a Registrant
- Collaborative learning and teaching in practice
- Leading care for Mental Health Nursing
- Complex Care for Mental Health Nursing
- Practice Assessment Module 3