BSc Nursing (Mental Health): Flexible Learning
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health): Flexible Learning is a part-time nursing degree focused on mental health practice and patient care. The course is designed for experienced healthcare support workers to gain registration while maintaining employment. The first year covers foundational topics through The Essentials of Nursing Practice, Promoting Health and Preventing ill Health, Assessing Needs and Creating Therapeutic Opportunities, and Developing Confidence in Practice. Year 2 explores research application via Evidence Based Practice: Evaluating Care within the Context of Practice, Informed Decision-Making in Practice, and Enhancing Assessment & Evidence-based Interventions. Year 3 advances clinical knowledge through Professional Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing alongside Advancing Knowledge, Skills & Therapeutic Interventions. The final year prepares students for advanced responsibilities via Leading and Managing Quality Care across Settings, The Nurse as an Educator, and Becoming a Proficient Practitioner.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Grade C and BC at A Level to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Must complete 60 credits overall with at least 45 at level 3 and 15 at Level 2. Of the 45 credits at level 3, you will need a minimum of 18 Distinctions, 18 Merits and 9 passes. T Level: M Application advice: We strongly advise applicants to take advantage of the advice available online, from demonstrating you have the relevant qualifications or experience, tips on writing your personal statement to advice on preparing for interview, we have a wealth of support and guidance available to applicants to ensure you are able to demonstrate that you have what it takes and make your application the best it can be. Additional requirements include: All applicants are required to attend an interview. One satisfactory reference from someone who is able to comment on your attitude and approach to learning in a professional or academic sense. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the Child & Adult Workforce and Child & Adult Barring List and subscription to the DBS Update Service is required. Applicants must have their employer’s support to apply for this course, as students are expected to study for 23 hours per week. HEIW provides funding to cover 16 hours of backfill, while the employer is responsible for the remaining 7 hours. A satisfactory medical will be required once an offer has been made. We will contact you closer to your start date with details of how to obtain these. A GCSE in Maths at grade C/4 or above, or Level 2 Essential Skills in Maths, is mandatory and non-negotiable. Equivalent qualifications considered are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Mathematics. (Must have been achieved since 2016)
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 27%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 67%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 15 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 95%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 30%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).
Modules
- The Essentials of Nursing Practice
- Promoting Health and Preventing ill Health
- Assessing Needs and Creating Therapeutic Opportunities
- Developing Confidence in Practice
- Evidence Based Practice: Evaluating Care within the Context of Practice
- Informed Decision-Making in Practice
- Enhancing Assessment & Evidence-based Interventions
- Professional Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
- Advancing Knowledge, Skills & Therapeutic Interventions
- Leading and Managing Quality Care across Settings
- The Nurse as an Educator
- Becoming a Proficient Practitioner
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health): Flexible Learning at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £38,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £38,500 and £46,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Mental Health): Flexible Learning at University of South Wales?
82% 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): Flexible Learning at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BCC at A level.
Is BSc Nursing (Mental Health): Flexible Learning at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (adult).