BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) is a nursing degree centred on mental health care and whole person nursing principles. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice. The course combines university-based study with extensive work-based placements making up half of the programme across various community settings. The first year covers foundational theory and practice through modules such as Nursing Practice 1, Human Science for Integrative Nursing, The Professional Nurse in Contemporary Health Care, and Assessing Whole Person Health. The second year advances clinical and academic capabilities through Nursing Practice 2, Integrative Nursing for the Person with Health Challenges, Researching Whole Person Nursing, and Optimising Wellbeing Through Integrative Nursing. The final year focuses on advanced practice, leadership, and independent work through modules such as Nursing Practice 3, Contributing to Knowledge for Whole Person Nursing, Integrative Nursing for Global Health, and Leading Care for the Person with Complex Needs.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics and a Science. Functional Skills are accepted as equivalencies. Additional requirements: For entry onto this course you will also need to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council's (2018) requirements for selection. This includes completion of a declaration of Good Health and Good Character, Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance. You will need to demonstrate you understand the role of a nurse, you could do this through identifying some experience in caring. Your experience can be in any care setting, or an environment that gives your insight into healthcare practice. We do not require a specific amount of caring experience. If you struggle to identify caring experience, detailed insight into a Nursing career through online research is acceptable, and you will be able to demonstrate this at interview. Recognition of Prior Learning: You may also be able to access the course through Recognition of Prior Learning. The Nursing and Midwifery Council can allow entry through recognition of prior learning. You will need to be able to map this to the Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses and programme outcomes, up to a maximum of 50% of the course. If you are a registered nurse, this may be mapped to more than 50%. Any modules you wish to be considered during this process must come from another Nursing and Midwifery Council approved nursing programme. You must complete the relevant mapping documents to apply via the Recognition of Prior Learning route. RPL Mapping document Level 4 (Year 1) (Word, 38KB) RPL Mapping document Level 5 (Year 2) (Word, 22KB) RPL Mapping process (Word, 66KB) Interview: If we think your application is outstanding, we will invite you for an interview. We do not interview every applicant. Find out more about the Nursing interviews , what you will need and what you can expect on the day.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 47 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 83%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 55%
- Natural and social science professionals: 11%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 13%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 46%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- 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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Nursing Practice 1
- Human Science for Integrative Nursing
- The Professional Nurse in Contemporary Health Care
- Assessing Whole Person Health
- Nursing Practice 2
- Integrative Nursing for the Person with Health Challenges
- Researching Whole Person Nursing
- Optimising Wellbeing Through Integrative Nursing
- Nursing Practice 3
- Contributing to Knowledge for Whole Person Nursing
- Integrative Nursing for Global Health
- Leading Care for the Person with Complex Needs
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £33,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at York St John University do next?
96% 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 York St John University?
90% 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 York St John University?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at York St John 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 Nursing (Mental Health) at York St John University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.