BSc Mental Health Nursing
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Mental Health). Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and leads to registration as a nurse. Students spend equal time on clinical placements in community and hospital settings and on university-based learning. Shared learning opportunities exist with adult nursing students within integrated elements of the course.
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Entry requirements
IB: 28 IB Diploma Points to include HL 4 or SL 5 in English, Mathematics and Science
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 83%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 25%
- A degree: 5%
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Science & Skills for Practice
- Effective Communication in Health & Social Care
- Becoming an Accountable Professional
- Health, Enquiry and Evaluation in Mental Health Nursing
- Developing into an Accountable Professional
- Developing Governance in Practice
- Assessing Need And Planning Care For Mental Health Nursing
- Diversity in Health
- Leading, Managing and Evaluating Complex Care
- Being an Accountable Professional
- Translating Evidence into Practice
- Medicines Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £37,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
91% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mental Health Nursing at Manchester Metropolitan 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.