BN Mental Health Nursing
About this course
BN (Hons) in Nursing (Mental Health), combining clinical practice with mental health care. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is validated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and includes extensive clinical placements across Wales. Students progress through three years of practice-based learning, from guided participation to leading complex care.
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Entry requirements
Entry Process for Professional Courses Bangor’s recruitment and selection process seeks to identify strong candidates who demonstrate academic aptitude, commitment, motivation, and values that show the potential for those required of NMC registrants. All applicants must satisfy a range of entry criteria, please see the NMC’s Standards for Preregistration Nursing Education. NMC entry requirements include demonstrating good health and good character. The entry requirements outline the minimum educational requirements. If selected, applicants will be expected to attend an interview. The School requires all candidates to undertake an enhanced criminal record check and other requirements for demonstrating good character; the local Health Board will be responsible for setting the requirement for good health. The criminal records check will include an enhanced DBS check for the child and adult workforce including a check of the barred lists. Applicants who have lived or worked outside the UK are also required to undertake a criminal records check in their countries of residence. Candidates with entry qualifications older than 5 years must demonstrate evidence of recent study at an appropriate level. For further information and advice please contact the School at health.applications@bangor.ac.uk Academic requirements GCSEs: applicants must normally have, or be working towards, a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C/9-4 including GCSE Welsh or English first language and Mathematics/Numeracy (or a recognised alternative qualification), but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Recognised alternative qualifications for Welsh/English and/or Mathematics are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Maths (must be achieved within the last 3 years). The Irish Leaving Certificate minimum of O4 is the equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4. Offers are tariff based, 96 - 120 UCAS tariff points for the Bachelor of Nursing programmes: A Levels: General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted T-Levels in a relevant subject will be considered on a case by case basis BTEC National Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): contact us for advice International Baccalaureate Diploma Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent Access: to include Distinction / Merit profile (maximum 9 Passes) Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 - 120 points from a minimum of 4 Higher Subjects FETAC QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies: distinction profile We welcome applications from mature students who are completing an Access HE Diploma or who have evidence of recent study at Level 3 or above in the past five years which meets our entry requirements. Please note: We do not accept NVQ Level 3/QCF Level 3 as a means of meeting our entry qualifications. For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com. Interview and selection for BN Nursing All applicants who meet the minimum academic entry requirements will be required to attend a group interview, after which candidates will be notified if they have been shortlisted and further information will be required before final acceptance onto the course can be granted. Please visit the interview and selection for BN Nursing page to find out more.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 65%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Administrative occupations: 1%
- Caring personal services: 1%
- Other Health Professionals: 1%
- Media Professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 84%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 30%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Modules
- Professional Knowledge
- Introducing Nursing
- Nursing Practice 1
- Equality and Diversity in Nursing
- Evidence Informed Practice (Interprofessional 2)
- Medication Management
- Nursing Practice Year 2
- Developing as a Nurse in Mental Health Nursing
- Coaching and Supervising
- Care and Therapeutic Skills: Nursing Practice
- Leading Complex Care in Mental Health Nursing
- Advanced Decision Making in Mental Health Nursing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BN Mental Health Nursing at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BN Mental Health Nursing at Bangor University do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BN Mental Health Nursing at Bangor University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BN Mental Health Nursing at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BN Mental Health Nursing at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
How many students continue on BN Mental Health Nursing at Bangor University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.