




Combine theoretical study with clinical experience within the NHS, independent and voluntary sectors, to prepare for a rewarding career in mental health nursing.
Mental health nurses have a key role to play in healthcare by supporting and managing mental health, wellbeing and recovery. Mental health nurses work within diverse communities to provide evidence-based healthcare to people who are experiencing acute or chronic presentations, along with supporting their families.
Students will have the opportunity to care for people across the lifespan in a range of setti...
Combine theoretical study with clinical experience within the NHS, independent and voluntary sectors, to prepare for a rewarding career in mental health nursing.<br/><br/>Mental health nurses have a key role to play in healthcare by supporting and managing mental health, wellbeing and recovery. Mental health nurses work within diverse communities to provide evidence-based healthcare to people who are experiencing acute or chronic presentations, along with supporting their families.<br/><br/>Students will have the opportunity to care for people across the lifespan in a range of settings, such as acute, community and specialist mental health teams.<br/><br/>During this course – thanks to strong links with service providers across the region – we can offer a range of placement opportunities embedded within all three years of the course. Opportunities within this specific field include acute mental health wards, community mental health teams and more specialist placements such as; HMP Leicester, Perinatal Mental Health Team, Crisis Service, Child and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Older Adult Services. <br/><br/>Placements are typically provided across the East Midlands, in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and sometimes in surrounding counties. In your placement, you will work alongside practice supervisors and practice assessors to learn the practical application of nursing relevant to mental health nursing. During the course, students also have access to updated facilities, utilising simulation suites, Virtual Reality technology and LearningSpace software.<br/><br/>Our mental health nursing degree is NMC accredited and you will engage in field of practice specific learning opportunities throughout the programme, to support your developing identity as a mental health nurse, knowledge, and skills. The course also includes opportunities for interprofessional learning with other health and care students, as well as benefitting from shared learning opportunities with all nursing students.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/>- Study in our purpose-built facilities which comprise clinical skills suites, a moving and handling area, and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation room– allowing you to apply theory to practice in a safe environment.<br/><br/><br/>- Have an opportunity to gain valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme.<br/><br/><br/>- Our strong links and integrated work placements with local health and social care providers allow you to gain experience in real-world situations.<br/><br/><br/>**Uniform policy**<br/><br/>All students will be required to adhere to a uniform policy when in practice, in which they must be bare below the elbow. This is non-negotiable as it is an infection prevention requirement to safeguard the health and safety of all students and service users.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Leicester Campus
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Course Code
B701
Institution Code
D26
Points of Entry
Year 1
112
Must be from a minimum of 2 A2 subjects or equivalent. We do not accept tariff points achieved from General Studies, Key Skills or Music Qualifications.
112 points including at least two subjects at advanced higher level with a Science subject at grade C or better. General Studies is not accepted.
D:0,M:30,P:15
Must be in a relevant subject such as Health & Social Care or Science. We will accept other credit combinations providing a tariff score of 80 is achieved. English Language and Maths GCSEs at grade C/4 or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths required as separate qualifications
112 points from a minimum of 2 A2 subjects or equivalent. We do not accept tariff points achieved from General Studies, Key Skills or Music Qualifications.
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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 | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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