BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
About this course
BSc in Nursing (Mental Health), a nursing (mental health) degree centred on mental health nursing theory and clinical practice. Core topics include Research Methods. The curriculum integrates practical placement environments alongside campus simulation facilities including a community flat, intensive care unit and hospital ward. The first year introduces foundational principles through Nursing: Key Concepts of Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health Nursing: Applying the Key Concepts of Health and Wellbeing, and Nursing: Working in Partnership to Promote Health and Wellbeing. The second year focuses on quality care delivery and recovery facilitation via Nursing: Providing Quality Care, Mental Health Nursing: Health Promotion and Facilitation of Recovery Through Empathic Engagement, and Nursing: Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Challenging Situations. The final year involves complex care management and leadership development through Mental Health Nursing: Providing Complex Care, Nursing Leadership and Role Transition, and concludes with an independent Nursing: Dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC preferably including one of the following subjects: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, or Sociology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. BTEC: Extended Diploma: DDM in Health and Social Care or Applied Science. IB: Applicants must obtain 34 points overall, including 6,4,4 at higher level and at least one science-related subject.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 80%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 65%
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Nursing: Key Concepts of Health and Wellbeing
- Mental Health Nursing: Applying the Key Concepts of Health and Wellbeing
- Nursing: Working in Partnership to Promote Health and Wellbeing
- Nursing: Providing Quality Care
- Mental Health Nursing: Health Promotion and Facilitation of Recovery Through Empathic Engagement
- Nursing: Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Challenging Situations
- Nursing: Dissertation
- Mental Health Nursing: Providing Complex Care
- Nursing Leadership and Role Transition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. 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 University of Leeds do next?
100% 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 University of Leeds?
98% 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 University of Leeds?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Does BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Leeds?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.