BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health), a nursing (mental health) degree focusing on therapeutic care and clinical practice. The curriculum combines academic study with extensive clinical placements in healthcare environments and training within an advanced clinical simulation unit. Graduates achieve eligibility to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through modules such as Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing, Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing, Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 2. The second year advances into illness studies through Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan, Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health, Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4. The third year addresses complex care and leadership via Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills, Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care, Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5, and Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 6.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 31 overall. BTEC: DDM We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Merit in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus B at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus BB at A level Distinction, Merit in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus B at A level
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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: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 75%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 68%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
- Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing
- Professional Development in Nursing: Introduction to Nursing Inquiry
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 1
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 2
- Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Illness across the Lifespan
- Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Ill-health
- Professional Development in Nursing: Evidence Based Nursing for Practice
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 3
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 4
- Person-centred Consultation and Physical Assessment Skills
- Applying Psychological and Sociological Aspects to Complex Care
- Professional Development in Nursing: Leading and Managing Change
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 5
- Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice 6
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of York earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £37,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of York do next?
100% 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 York?
84% 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 York?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of York accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Does BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of York?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.