BNurs Nursing (Mental Health)
About this course
Bachelor of Nursing in Nursing (Mental Health), a nursing (mental health) degree providing professional preparation for clinical practice. The course includes hands-on clinical placements located across a major UK healthcare region. The first year covers fundamental topics through modules such as Essential Nursing Care, Health and Wellbeing, and Principles of Nursing. The second year progresses to Evaluating Nursing Care in Mental Health, Clinical Decision-Making, Promoting Health and Self-Management, and Therapeutic Nursing in Mental Health Care. The final year focuses on advanced practice through Leading and Managing Nursing Practice, Evidence Based Nursing Practice, and Recognising and responding to acute deterioration within complex mental health nursing care.
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Entry requirements
A Level: BBB you must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements. IB: 5,5,5 at higher level with three subjects. 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC options are considered
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 59%
- Learning opportunities: 64%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 59%
- Organisation and management: 41%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 39%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 87%
- Caring personal services: 1%
- Other Health Professionals: 1%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 1%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 94%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 72%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Essential Nursing Care
- Health and Wellbeing
- Principles of Nursing
- Evaluating Nursing Care in Mental Health
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Promoting Health and Self-Management
- Therapeutic Nursing in Mental Health Care
- Leading and Managing Nursing Practice
- Evidence Based Nursing Practice
- Recognising and responding to acute deterioration within complex mental health nursing care
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BNurs Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BNurs Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Birmingham do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BNurs Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Birmingham?
59% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BNurs Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BNurs Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Birmingham 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 BNurs Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Birmingham?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.