BSc Nursing / RN Mental Health
About this course
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing, providing a grounding in mental health care across hospital and community settings. Half of the three-year programme involves clinical placements in the NHS, independent sector and prison services. Modules progress from foundational transdisciplinary science and simulated practice learning through to autonomous and leadership-focused nursing practice. Graduates are eligible for registration as qualified nurses with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C/grade 4 minimum (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. It is preferred that applicants already hold grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification, prior to making their application. Applicants who are in the process of completing their GCSE English Language and Mathematics or level 2 equivalents may also be considered. For applicants who do not hold GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or above, the following qualifications may be considered: Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics or a Higher Maths Equivalency Test with a minimum mark of 65%. For more information please visit Equivalency Testing . UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS Tariff points. A level: 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of three A-Levels. BTEC: DMM T level: T level - Overall grade of merit. Access to HE: 104 UCAS Tariff points. Health and Social Care related subjects preferred. Scottish Highers: The equivalent of 104 UCAS Tariff points. To include specific subjects: at least one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Psychology or Sociology at Higher Level in lieu of GCSE with Maths and English. Irish Leaving Certificate: The equivalent of 104 UCAS Tariff points. IB: 30-31 points. 104 UCAS Tariff points equivalent.
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What students say
Based on about 99 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 80%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- 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 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 96%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started
- A levels: 34%
- Access course: 17%
- A degree: 28%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
- Other qualifications: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Mental Health Nursing
- Practice Module: Part 1
- Transdisciplinary Science
- Voices and Choices
- Developing Mental Health Nursing
- Evidence Based Interventional Nursing
- Practice Module - Part 2
- Mental Health Field Specific Care Needs
- Being an Autonomous Mental Health Practitioner
- Being an Inspiring Mental Health Practitioner
- Part 3 Nursing Practice
- Leading Mental Health Nursing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing / RN Mental Health at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £41,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing / RN Mental Health at University of Salford do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing / RN Mental Health at University of Salford?
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 / RN Mental Health at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing / RN Mental Health at University of Salford 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 / RN Mental Health at University of Salford?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.