BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health), equipping graduates for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The first year is shared with students from other fields of nursing, involving simulated learning and clinical placements, before specialising in mental health in years two and three. Completion of the programme leads to eligibility for NMC registration.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points. Level 2 qualifications GCSE English language and mathematics grades A-C / 4-9 or equivalent or Functional Skills Level 2 accepted A typical offer would be BBC at A2 Level or equivalent. Your health interview and DBS Offers of a place can only be made after a successful interview and are subject to a satisfactory reference, health clearance and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Health clearance will include vaccinations for NHS placements, and evidence of vaccination status may be required by placement providers or the university. Find out more information about your health interview on our website.
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 93%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 565 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 79%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 47%
- Access course: 8%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
- Other qualifications: 3%
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.
Modules
- Student Success Modules
- Foundations of professional nursing practice
- Nursing for health and wellbeing
- Nursing Practice One Part A
- Nursing Practice One Part B
- Social justice as healthcare practice
- Nursing Practice Two Part A
- Nursing Practice Two Part B
- Assessing needs and planning care in mental health nursing
- Therapeutic interventions for mental health
- Exploring quality improvement in practice
- Nursing Practice Three Part A
- Nursing Practice Three Part B
- Complex care in mental health nursing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £41,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Canterbury Christ Church 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 Nursing (Mental Health) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.