BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Mental Health) at Teesside University

Programme overview

An NMC-approved degree specialising in mental health nursing, with shared learning across all four fields of nursing in year 1 and field-specific theory and practice thereafter. The course meets the NMC (2023) requirement of 4,600 hours of learning (at least 2,300 theory and 2,300 practice), with simulation including virtual reality healthcare training.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: January or September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice, Nursing Decision-making and Evidence-based Practice, Professionalism, Relationships and Communication, and Understanding Health and Illness. Year 2: Mental Health Nursing Decision-making and Evidence-based Practice 2, Mental Health Nursing Intervention 1, Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing Practice 2 and Service Improvement. Final year: Mental Health Nursing Decision-making and Evidence-based Practice 3, Mental Health Nursing Intervention 2, Fundamentals of Mental Health Nursing Practice 3 and a Dissertation.

Career pathways

On graduation you are eligible for NMC registration as a mental health nurse, with careers in the NHS and private sector in the UK and overseas, and progression into leadership, research, education and consultancy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. At least two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and maths (Level 2 Key Skills/Functional Skills accepted). Plus one of: 112 points from two or three A levels or equivalent T levels (one AS level can count alongside A levels); 112 UCAS points from a QAA-recognised Access course; BTEC Extended Diploma 112 points (DMM); CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care 120 points (B); a pass in any foundation degree; Irish Leaving Certificate or Scottish Highers 112 points from four or five subjects; 112 points from three Advanced Highers; or 60 credits at Level 4 with the Open University or a CertHE pass. Selection is by shortlisting and a mini multiple interview; offers are conditional on a work-based risk assessment, DBS check where required and satisfactory references. Advanced standing for up to 50% is possible via recognition of prior learning. International applicants need IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in writing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 3 years full-time

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