
Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others? Then you’re in the right place.
We need mental health nurses who are compassionate, committed and motivated to work to support those experiencing mental health issues.
This includes the ability to work in partnership not just with an individual, but with those important to them such as carers and loved ones. Mental health nurses work to maximise and promote the wellbeing of others, and enable people to make a positive difference in their own lives.
This course will enable you to become ...
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others? Then you’re in the right place.<br/><br/>We need mental health nurses who are compassionate, committed and motivated to work to support those experiencing mental health issues.<br/><br/>This includes the ability to work in partnership not just with an individual, but with those important to them such as carers and loved ones. Mental health nurses work to maximise and promote the wellbeing of others, and enable people to make a positive difference in their own lives.<br/><br/>This course will enable you to become a future-focused mental health nurse who has the competence and confidence to think critically and deliver high-quality, compassionate and evidence-informed care. Well support you to develop resilience and excellent communication skills both of which are vital in promoting and supporting individuals’ mental health. Youll learn how to work as part of a multidisciplinary team including GPs, social workers, carers, and psychiatrists.<br/><br/>We work closely with health and social care organisations to ensure this course provides education which fully meets the changing health needs of the population.<br/><br/>Were proud to be recognised within the top 10 Universities in the UK for nursing education (The Complete University Guide 2025).<br/><br/>Become a nurse with us and change lives today.<br/><br/>Leeds has 100% employability for successful graduates from the course who wish to continue into employment, with established links with our local partnership NHS Trust.<br/><br/><strong>Course highlights</strong><br/>• Ranked 6th in the UK for Nursing (Complete University Guide 2025).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The mental health teaching team works in close partnership with service users and carers as well as practitioners. These ‘experts by experience’ support course content development and programme recruitment. This enhances your learning and ensures an appreciation and understanding of lived mental health experience.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• For some students able to meet specific criteria, there’s an opportunity to undertake a short international placement experience in Year 3. You could also add a study abroad year. Find out more about options to study abroad.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• You will have access to simulation facilities and engaging online learning packages, while still gaining essential experience on campus and in-practice environments. Our clinical skills suite recreates a variety of healthcare settings, including a community flat, intensive care unit and hospital ward.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Accreditation</strong><br/>Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council<br/><br/>Students who successfully complete this programme will be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B760
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B,C,C
BB in Advanced Highers and BBBCC in Highers. A science must also be taken at Advanced Higher. B in an Advanced Higher and BBBCC in Highers. A science must also be taken at Advanced Higher. BBBBCC in Highers, including a science.
Access to HE Diploma
D:24,M:15,P:6
Access to HE Diploma in either Health and Social Care, Nursing and Midwifery, or Science 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, with 24 at Distinction and 15 at Merit and 6 at a Pass. Must also include 12 science credits at Level 3. GCSEs: GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 / C, including English (English Language or English Literature), Mathematics and two science subjects. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English at a Pass are accepted as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or C. Courses requiring a higher grade in GCSE maths or English may not accept Level 2 Functional Skills in its place. Please check with the course admissions team before applying.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
Applicants must obtain 34 points overall, including 6,4,4 at higher level including at least one science related subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Extended Diploma: DDM in Health and Social Care or Applied Science Diploma: DD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science, plus one A Level at Grade C, or BTEC / CTEC at Merit. GCSEs: Five GCSEs at a Grade 4 / C, including English (English Language or English Literature), Mathematics and two science subjects. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English at a Pass are accepted as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or C. Courses requiring a higher grade in GCSE maths or English may not accept Level 2 Functional Skills in its place. Please check with the course admissions team before applying.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Applicants must obtain one H2 and five H3 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level), with H2 in a Science subject.
A level
B,B,C
A-Level: BBC preferably including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Sociology Not including General Studies or Critical Thinking GCSE: 5 GCSEs at Grade C or 4 including English (Language or Literature), Maths and a Science. Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English at a Pass are accepted as equivalent to GCSE grade 4 or C. Courses requiring a higher grade in GCSE maths or English may not accept Level 2 Functional Skills in its place. Please check with the course admissions team before applying.
T Level
M
T Level in Health and Health Science - Merit.
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