BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Advanced Standing) at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

For registered nurses moving into mental health nursing, building on existing clinical experience to support people through recovery and improved wellbeing. Accreditations: Nursing & Midwifery Council.

Department: Health & Social Care | Duration: 2 years including mandatory full-time placements | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course prepares registered nurses to work in a variety of mental health settings with a diverse range of people.

Career pathways

Mental health issues affect one in four people during their lifetime, giving wide scope to make a difference after graduation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 2:2 in a Nursing degree; applicants must be a qualified UK nurse with at least one year's experience in their initial field of registration. English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 2 years including mandatory full-time placements

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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