BSc Mental Health Nursing
About this course
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, a nursing degree centred on mental health care within the broader field of Nursing (Adult). Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Data Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Foundations of Mental Health Nursing, Fundamentals of Life Sciences, Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health, and Practice Learning. The second year addresses more advanced scenarios via modules including Nursing care in long term conditions, Nursing care of the acutely ill person, Transforming practice for health and social care, and Practice Learning. The final year prepares students for registration through compulsory modules like Delivering complex and integrated care in mental health nursing, Transition to newly qualified nurse, Innovate and impact in life and health sciences, and Practice Learning.
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Entry requirements
2027/28 entry: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: A levels/BTEC (or equivalent qualification): at least one science or health-related subject GCSE (or equivalent) grades 4/C in Maths and English (at least one science subject desirable). Applicants will also undertake an interview. Successful applicants will need to complete an Occupational Health (OH) Check and an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Check. Non-native English speakers who do not have GCSE English or equivalent at grade 4/C or above require an IELTS score of at least 6.5 in writing and at least 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, with a minimum overall score of 7.0. Please refer to the NMC website for more details.
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What students say
Based on about 98 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started
- A levels: 63%
- Access course: 16%
- A degree: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
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.
Modules
- Foundations of Mental Health Nursing
- Fundamentals of Life Sciences
- Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health
- Practice Learning
- Nursing care in long term conditions
- Nursing care of the acutely ill person
- Transforming practice for health and social care
- Practice Learning
- Delivering complex and integrated care in mental health nursing
- Transition to newly qualified nurse
- Innovate and impact in life and health sciences
- Practice Learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Adult nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of Roehampton 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 Roehampton?
92% 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 Roehampton?
The average entrant had 73 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of Roehampton 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 Roehampton?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.