
Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
Available for Clearing 2025
Course Overview - Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this degree, with its strong focus on real-world experience, is an ideal choice for those looking to gain the expert knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the mental health care profession.
Why study BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing at BU?
• One in four people will struggle with mental health issues at some point during their life. It is a rapidly expanding area of nursing that needs caring, compassionate and competent professionals
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<strong>Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this degree, with its strong focus on real-world experience, is an ideal choice for those looking to gain the expert knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the mental health care profession.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why study BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing at BU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• One in four people will struggle with mental health issues at some point during their life. It is a rapidly expanding area of nursing that needs caring, compassionate and competent professionals<br/><br/><br/><br/>• This course will teach you how to deliver high-quality nursing care; to enable, educate and encourage those experiencing mental health problems to progress towards recovery<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Practical experience takes a central role in the course, with 50% of your time being spent on placement in a variety of healthcare environments across the south<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from registered nurses and other healthcare practitioners, as well as carers and service users who provide valuable insight and personal experience of mental health care. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Put your learnings into practice in our purpose built Bournemouth Gateway Building and benefit from simulated hospital wards and community home settings<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our annual Careers Fair has numerous healthcare exhibitors in attendance, helping you to gain employment as a registered nurse on completion of the course. 100% of our nursing graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (source DiscoverUni 2023).<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Funding support:</strong> Nursing students may be eligible for a non-repayable government training grant of at least £5,000 a year and mental health nursing students may also be eligible for an additional £1,000 specialist subject payment as it has been confirmed as a shortage specialism. Find out more information about the funding: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund.
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If you'd like to study by sandy beaches, breathtaking countryside and sparkling blue sea, then Bournemouth University could be the place for you. <br/><br/>All degrees at BU are designed with employability in mind. Whether you're studying Finance, Physiotherapy, Film or Archaeology, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and incredible work-experience opportunities. Industry-standard equipment on campus includes genetic labs, a Sports Rehabilitation Suite, replica courtrooms and high-tech TV studios. Bournemouth University also offers the option to study abroad in the likes of Australia, India, France, China and South Africa.<br/><br/>Alongside a warm and welcoming student community, you'll find it easy to get settled in at BU's accommodation. Guaranteed for all students who secure a place through Clearing (if you hold an Unconditional offer and choose BU as your first choice by 4pm on Monday 22nd September), there's comfortable rooms, areas to socialise and budget-friendly options.<br/><br/>Click Call University now to secure your spot today!
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2025
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B701
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
128
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 tariff points from Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
112 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 principal subjects
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by an A-Level or equivalent.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £19,700 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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