BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Mental Health) is a nursing (mental health) degree centred on clinical practice and professional healthcare delivery. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The curriculum incorporates practical placements in community and acute settings alongside specialized mental health training. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through modules such as Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals of health and care across the life course, Integrating Physical Health and Pharmacology in Mental Health Nursing, Introduction to Professional Practice, Part 1 Placement 1, Part 1 Placement 2, Portfolio Part 1 for Mental Health Nursing, and Working in Partnership in Mental Health Nursing. The second year develops broader clinical competencies via Epidemiology, global and public health, Inclusion Health and Care in Clinical Practice, Part 2 Placement 1, Part 2 Placement 2, Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Nursing, and Research Methods for Nursing. The final year focuses on advanced practice, leadership, and independent inquiry through Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare, Part 3 Placement 1, Part 3 Placement 2, and Student Led Project. Students also choose from optional modules including Parity of Esteem: Bridging Physical and Emotional Care and Supporting Young Minds in Mental Health.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: Pass with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 95%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South East: 62%
- South West: 18%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of health and care across the life course
- Integrating Physical Health and Pharmacology in Mental Health Nursing
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Part 1 Placement 1
- Part 1 Placement 2
- Portfolio Part 1 for Mental Health Nursing
- Working in Partnership in Mental Health Nursing
- Epidemiology, global and public health
- Inclusion Health and Care in Clinical Practice
- Part 2 Placement 1
- Part 2 Placement 2
- Psychosocial Interventions in Mental Health Nursing
- Research Methods for Nursing
- Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare
- Part 3 Placement 1
- Part 3 Placement 2
- Student Led Project
- Parity of Esteem: Bridging Physical and Emotional Care
- Supporting Young Minds in Mental Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £39,000. 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 (Mental Health) at University of Southampton do next?
95% 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 Southampton?
94% 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 Southampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Southampton 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 (Mental Health) at University of Southampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.