BSc Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse
About this course
BSc in Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse, a nursing degree in Nursing (Mental Health). From the first year, students specialise in mental health nursing and examine topics such as substance misuse and person-centred care. Graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a mental health nurse, and the curriculum includes options for an elective placement in the UK or abroad during the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Required subjects: No subject requirements. GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade 4/C including English Language, Mathematics and Science.
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What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 60%
- South East: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 82%
- Access course: 7%
- A degree: 7%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse at King's College London 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 Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse at King's College London?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse at King's College London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse at King's College London 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 with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse at King's College London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.