BSc Mental Health Nursing
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, ethics and professional practice, and human behaviour. The programme includes supervised placements in inpatient and community mental health settings, and a final-year dissertation module. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma in Nursing/Health or Social Care/Science with a Merit/Distinction profile T Levels Your UCAS points would normally include at least 2 subject areas. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Please note, if your prior qualifications were awarded overseas and you intend to satisfy Level 2 English language requirements through an English Proficiency Test, you must achieve scores comparable to IELTS 7.0 in speaking, reading and listening and 6.5 in writing.
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 90%
- Other Health Professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 35%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 12%
- Access course: 19%
- A degree: 38%
- Other HE qualification: 31%
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, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Accountability and Professional Leadership in Nursing Practice
- The Science of Nursing Practice
- Understanding Health and Illness
- Foundations of Evidence for Nursing Practice
- Fundamental Skills of Nursing
- Part 1 Nursing Practice
- The Pathology of Physical and Mental Health for Nursing Practice
- Patient Assessment and the Nursing Process
- Health Promotion and Nursing Practice
- Translating Evidence into Nursing Practice
- Leading and Managing Nursing Care
- Part 2 Nursing Practice
- Driving Innovation Through Evidence
- Holistic Care and Complexities in Nursing Practice
- Nursing Leadership and Clinical Competence
- Part 3 Nursing Practice
- The Art and Science of Person-Centred Care
- Transitioning to Being a Registrant
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £53,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of West London 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 University of West London?
98% 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 University of West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of West London 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 University of West London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.