Nursing (Mental Health)

Study our accredited BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) to graduate as a registered nurse. With strong employer links, and practical clinical placements, you'll develop the confidence and critical skills you need to propel your mental health nursing career.

Why study mental health nursing?
Nursing is a challenging but rewarding career that'll change lives, including your own. As a mental health nurse, you'll make a meaningful difference by improving access to healthcare, promoting wellbeing, and supporting social inclusion and quality of life for people of all ages.

A £5,000 per year training grant is available for home students along with an additional £1,000 per year grant because mental health nurses are in demand in the UK and worldwide. Further information is available on the NHS Business Services website.

Why UWE Bristol?
BSc(Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) has a strong practical focus, allowing you to gain competence carrying out the hands-on tasks you'll perform in your career. About half your time will be spent on placements with our established partners.

Learn from a passionate team with a range of experience across all the many different aspects of mental health nursing. As many of our staff are active researchers, your learning will be enriched by the latest in best practice and clinical understanding.

There's also the opportunity to develop and apply your skills working abroad. Throughout your mental health nursing degree, you'll have the exciting opportunity to apply for an international experience with a variety of options. In some instances, the application process will be competitive.

International experiences can be between one to five weeks. You'll need to self-finance these experiences, but Home students can apply for means-tested bursary funds.

Gaining international experience enhances your global mobility and entrepreneurial skills, while also empowering you to contribute positively to your local community.

Where can it take me?
Mental health nurses are in demand across the UK. You could work in broad settings, including the NHS, hospitals, specialist and community settings, people's homes, the armed forces, prison service, the private sector or voluntary organisations.

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Games Technology, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying an arts, business, healthcare or science degree, all undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the world, and get one-to-one careers advice on campus. It's no wonder an outstanding 89% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, published 2025).

You'll also be studying in a top 10 most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2026). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol. With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.

Your Future, Right Here. Study at UWE Bristol. Choose to do Clearing right.