BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing), a nursing degree focused on mental health practice and patient care. Core topics include Clinical Skills. The course integrates university learning blocks with practical placement learning blocks across all three years of study. The first year covers foundational concepts through Mental Health Nursing 1, combining theory and practice. The second year progresses with Mental Health Nursing 2, which builds on altered physiology and body systems. The final year concludes with Mental Health Nursing 3, preparing students to demonstrate proactive leadership in clinical practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC. IB: 31 overall including 5,5,5 at Higher Level. BTEC: DMM.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 89%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 93%
- Animal care and control services: 1%
- Sales occupations: 1%
- Elementary occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 99%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 92%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 94%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 390 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 72%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 20%
- A degree: 20%
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
- Mental Health Nursing 1
- Mental Health Nursing 2
- Mental Health Nursing 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £40,000. 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 Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) at University of Surrey do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) at University of Surrey?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) at University of Surrey 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 Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) at University of Surrey?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.