BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health Branch) at Swansea University

Programme overview

Three-year BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing at Singleton Park Campus, giving the theoretical and practical knowledge to provide compassionate nursing care for improving mental health and well-being. Half of the teaching takes place at the university and half in healthcare settings across south west Wales.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules in Mental Health nursing across three years, including Introduction to Nursing and Health Care, Understanding Health and Illness, Contexts of Care, Acute Care, Palliative Care for People Living with Long-Term Conditions, Ensuring Quality Care, Care of the Service User with Complex Needs, Advancing Nursing Practice and Preparation for Professional Practice, with placements that can include community health care centres, hospitals and forensic, child and adolescent, drug and alcohol and older persons settings.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and to register for work in the EU and EEA; careers include direct patient care, advanced clinical roles, leadership, education and research. Welsh-funded students commit to working in Wales for up to two years after registration.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBB-BCC at A level (health or science-related subjects desirable; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted as an A-level); Access to HE 21 Distinctions, 18 Merits, 6 Passes; BTEC DDM-DMM; Irish Leaving Certificate 360. The grade range covers standard and contextual offers. Five GCSE passes at grade A-C (9-4) including Welsh/English language, Maths and a Physical Science or Double Award Science (Key Skills Level 2 may be accepted in lieu of Maths or English/Welsh if taken since September 2015). A strong educational profile in the previous three to five years, a detailed understanding of and commitment to mental health nursing, a satisfactory educational reference and interview (including group discussion, teamwork and individual tasks) are required. Offers are conditional on an enhanced DBS check (or equivalent), NHS Wales Values and Standards of Behaviour and the vaccination policy for applicants.

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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