BSc Mental Health Nursing
About this course
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing is an undergraduate nursing degree centered on the subject of Nursing (Mental Health). Core topics include Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice. Students complete 2,300 hours of clinical placement with local health and social care providers across the three-year programme, alongside theoretical study to meet Nursing and Midwifery Council standards for registration as a mental health nurse. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules such as Contemporary Nursing Practice, Scientific Principles for Nursing Practice, Health Assessment and Wellbeing, and Portfolio: Nursing Practice 1 Mental Health Nursing. The second year advances learning with Inclusive Healthcare for Global Communities, Delivering Principles of Healthcare Sciences: Mental Health, Assessments and Therapeutic Interventions, and Portfolio: Nursing Practice 2 - Mental Health Nursing. The final year prepares students for professional practice through Quality Improvement, Research and Audit, Preparation for Registration, Interventions for Complex Mental Health Care, and Portfolio: Nursing Practice 3 - Mental Health Nursing.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points Grade 4 or above in GCSE English language and mathematics (previously grade C). A minimum of two completed A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, T Level Merit or equivalent qualification , or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. A values-based interview, including assessment of numeracy, literacy, and situational judgement. Successful applicants may be able to transfer credits from another course or experiential learning. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) must be capable of being mapped to the standards of proficiency for registered nurses and programme outcomes, up to a maximum of 50 percent of the programme. Applicants who hold registration with the NMC as a nurse may be able to transfer more than 50%. All students will be required to undertake a criminal convictions check through the Disclosure and Barring Service. This is organised by the University before enrolment. All students will also require Occupational Health clearance to demonstrate that they are fit to take on a nursing role. This is also organised by the University before enrolment. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contemporary Nursing Practice
- Scientific Principles for Nursing Practice
- Health Assessment and Wellbeing
- Portfolio: Nursing Practice 1 Mental Health Nursing
- Inclusive Healthcare for Global Communities
- Delivering Principles of Healthcare Sciences: Mental Health
- Assessments and Therapeutic Interventions
- Portfolio: Nursing Practice 2 - Mental Health Nursing
- Quality Improvement, Research and Audit
- Preparation for Registration
- Interventions for Complex Mental Health Care
- Portfolio: Nursing Practice 3 - Mental Health Nursing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £30,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at Solent University do next?
70% 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 Solent University?
96% 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 Solent University?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mental Health Nursing at Solent 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 at Solent University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.