BSc Nursing (Blended Learning) Mental Health
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing. Core topics include research methods. The course follows a blended learning format with a maximum of 20 campus days per year, supplemented by practice placements across NHS and healthcare organisations. The final year includes a research project or literature review in mental health nursing, and graduates are eligible for Nursing and Midwifery Council registration.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. If you are studying A Level Science, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade B. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Distinction, 30 at Merit. Merit at T Level 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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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: 63%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 75 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 2%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 1%
- Skilled trades occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 92%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 89%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 14%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 79%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Being a Professional (Blended Learning)
- Enhancing Knowledge and Skills in Mental Health Nursing (Blended Learning)
- Nursing Practice 5 (Blended Learning)
- Nursing Practice 6 (Blended Learning)
- Using Evidence and Research to Enhance Mental Health Nursing Practice (Blended Learning)
- Becoming a Professional - Mental Health Nursing (Blended Learning)
- Introduction to Mental Health Nursing (Blended Learning)
- Nursing Practice 1 (Blended Learning)
- Nursing Practice 2 (Blended Learning)
- Understanding Knowledge and Evidence for Nursing (Blended Learning)
- Developing as a Professional (Blended Learning)
- Developing Critical Knowledge and Skills in Mental Health Nursing (Blended Learning)
- Developing Research Knowledge and Evidence for Mental Health Nursing Practice (Blended Learning)
- Nursing Practice 3 (Blended Learning)
- Nursing Practice 4 (Blended Learning)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Blended Learning) Mental Health at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Blended Learning) Mental Health at University of Huddersfield do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Blended Learning) Mental Health at University of Huddersfield?
63% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Blended Learning) Mental Health at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Blended Learning) Mental Health at University of Huddersfield 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 (Blended Learning) Mental Health at University of Huddersfield?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.