BSc Mental Health Nursing
What students say
Based on about 55 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 38%
- South East: 48%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 16%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 36%
- Other HE qualification: 38%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at Bucks New University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £35,500 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £51,500. The £45,500 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at Bucks New University do next?
90% 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 Bucks New University?
94% 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 Bucks New University?
The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mental Health Nursing at Bucks New 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 Bucks New University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.