BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Challenge stigma, support recovery, and transform lives. Build a career that matters as you develop the expertise to become a compassionate mental health nurse. Mental health nurses stand alongside people at some of the most vulnerable, complex, and challenging moments of their lives.

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 36 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Becoming a Nursing Student, Fundamentals of Nursing Science & Practice, Exploring Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health Practice Assessments 1 (non-credit bearing). Year 2 core modules: Developing Professional Skills, Application of Nursing Science & Practice, Promoting Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health Practice Assessments 2 (non-credit bearing). Year 3 core modules: Advancing Nursing Science & Practice, Population Health & Wellbeing, Transition to Registered Nurse, Mental Health Practice Assessments 3 (non-credit bearing).

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll be eligible to apply for NMC registration as a mental health nurse, opening the door to a dynamic and evolving profession. To support you on your journey into employment, you’ll take part in a simulated recruitment process, including mock interviews and tailored feedback from experienced tutors. Roles include Mental health nurse, Counsellor, Learning disability nurse, Child psychologist, Occupational therapist, Psychotherapist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).. GCSEs GCSE English Language, Maths and Science at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Please note the GCSE science requirement can also be met through a range of level 3 science qualifications including A levels, BTEC and Access to HE Diplomas. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. Interview Required We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an online interview. IELTS 7.0 with no skills below 6.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 36 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Mental+Health+Nursing&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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