Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
This three-year programme will prepare you for the professional role of a registered nurse meeting the mental health needs of individuals, in partnership with family, significant others, and their community-based setting.
Successful students will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which will permit them to practice as a Registered Nurse in the United Kingdom.
We have delivered nursing programmes for over 30 years and our courses provide excellence in teaching and research with innovative approaches to learning.
Career prospects for our n...
This three-year programme will prepare you for the professional role of a registered nurse meeting the mental health needs of individuals, in partnership with family, significant others, and their community-based setting.<br/>Successful students will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) which will permit them to practice as a Registered Nurse in the United Kingdom.<br/>We have delivered nursing programmes for over 30 years and our courses provide excellence in teaching and research with innovative approaches to learning.<br/>Career prospects for our nursing graduates are excellent, with the majority moving rapidly into posts within the NHS and independent sectors. Areas include hospital and community, elderly care, child and adolescent care and specialist practice nursing. Graduates from the BSc Hons Nursing (Mental Health) will specialise in roles related to mental health.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Derry~Londonderry
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B760
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Access Course (120 credits) with an overall mark of 63%, to include 63% in one Level 3 science module; a 20-credit level 2 Maths module passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Maths as part of the pre-2021 Access diploma.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25
To include 12 points at higher level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Overall BTEC National Extended Diploma(RQF) award profile DMM. or Overall BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) award profile DDD
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of 5 subjects (4 of which must be at higher level) to include English, Maths and science at H6 if studied at higher level or O4 if studied at ordinary level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE profile to include Grade C or 4 (or above) in English, Maths, and Science. Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills/Application of Number is acceptable as an alternative to GCSE Maths. Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills/Communication will be accepted as equiv
HNC (BTEC)
D
Pass HNC with overall Distinction to include 75 Distinctions in level 4 credits/units
HND (BTEC)
M
Pass HND with overall Merit to include 45 Distinctions in level 5 credits/units
A level
B,B,C
You may satisfy the requirement for the A-level C grade by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,010 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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