BSc Mental Health Nursing
About this course
Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons), combining clinical practice with the study of psychological and social dimensions of health. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Data Analysis, and Statistics. The course requires 50% of time on placement in healthcare environments, with practice components across all three years. A foundation year option is available, extending the programme to four years.
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Entry requirements
September 2027 entry: This course requires 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grades DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). You’ll find many more listed in the table below.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 37%: 97 offers from 259 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 43%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 80%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 23%
- South West: 68%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 10%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Study Skills
- Applied Sciences
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics in Science
- Foundation Year Project
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Biopsychosocial Dimensions of Health
- Changes in Health Status and Introduction to Pharmacology
- Promoting Health and Preventing Ill-Health
- Nursing Practice (Part 1)
- Nursing People with Complex Health Needs
- Assessment and Person-Centred Goal Planning
- Understanding the Evidence Base of Nursing
- Promoting Safe Caring Nursing Environments
- Nursing Practice (Part 2)
- Promoting Recovery
- Nursing Management of People with Complex Health Needs
- Applying Evidence to Practice
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Nursing Practice (Part 3)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £39,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at Bournemouth University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mental Health Nursing at Bournemouth University?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mental Health Nursing at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mental Health Nursing at Bournemouth University?
37% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 97 offers from 259 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Mental Health Nursing at Bournemouth 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 BSc Mental Health Nursing at Bournemouth University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.