BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) at Keele University

Programme overview

Could you make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health nursing? Would you like to unlock the door to a fulfilling career that offers multiple possibilities? Modern society understands that our mental health is as important as our physical health; throughout our Nursing (Mental Health) BSc you will acquire the knowledge, skills and empathy to develop into a competent mental health nurse.

What you will study

Mental health nurses support and care for individuals experiencing mental ill health and play a crucial role in positively impacting and influencing outcomes. Person- centred care is at the heart of our programme, which acknowledges that all people are individuals with physical, emotional, social, and cultural needs.

Career pathways

Gaining experience in different neighbourhood-based, creative health and social care practice learning experiences will help you develop the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes for a career in modern adult nursing. Enhancing your skills for the world of work including CV writing and interview techniques are embedded into the programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBC in three A Levels. Also required: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below). BTEC: DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma. IB Diploma: 554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking and 6.5 in writing (English Group E) or 4/C in GCSE English. For applicants invited for interview, a second reference may be required. ## Health checks and DBS clearance

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK Home tuition fee for students starting in 2027/28. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,100 a year (2026/27). Band 0 international fee for 2026/27; 2027/28 international fees not yet confirmed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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