BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Combine academic learning with extensive clinical experience and research. Gain practice-based training through placements with NHS services across a range of mental health settings. Real-world experience: Learn from experienced clinicians and researchers shaping modern mental health practice, while gaining experience through placements across community, inpatient and specialist mental health settings Supportive environment: Small cohorts, dedicated tutors, and strong pastoral support throughout your education Lead with impact: UEA stands alone as the only university offering dual Chartered Management Institute accreditation on graduation The UEA Nursing (Mental Health) course prepares you to support individuals experiencing mental health challenges across diverse clinical and community settings.

What you will study

In your first year, you'll explore the foundations of nursing, developing essential clinical, communication and professional skills. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Individual, Neighbourhood and Population Health and Wellbeing (inpw), Foundations in Biosciences for Nursing Practice, Foundations of Health and Nursing Practice (fhnp), Excellence in Nursing Practice (enpf). Year 2: Applied Biosciences for Nursing Practice, Facilitating Person-centred Nursing Care, Excellence in Nursing Practice: Applied (enpa), Global Issues in Contemporary Nursing Practice (gicnp). Year 3: Excellence in Nursing Practice: Complex, Leading Improvement in Health and Care¿(lih).

Career pathways

With a BSc Nursing (Mental Health) degree, you could launch a career in: Clinical specialism: Early intervention practitioner, forensic nurse, or substance misuse specialist Leadership and management: Team leader, ward manager, or service manager Research and education: Clinical academic, lecturer, or practice educator and nurse researcher Nurse Entrepreneurship: Independent mental health services, consultancy, or innovative care solutions Flexible specialist roles: Opportunities across child, adolescent, adult, or older adult mental health services

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels BBB Contextual offer: BCC BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM Contextual offer: DMM See BTEC / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 section below for further information on accepted subjects. BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers. Combinations of BTEC and A levels Diploma: DD plus B at A level Contextual Offer: DD plus C at A Level Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level Contextual Offer: D plus BC at A Level See BTEC / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 section below for further information on accepted subjects and combinations. Access to HE Diploma Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 45 credits at Level 3.... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C or grade 4. Offers will be made to applicants after completion of successful interviews and will be subject to a satisfactory occupational health check, including evidence of appropriate immunisations. Failure to meet the placement vaccination policy may prevent you from joining the course or may lead to your withdrawal from the course in the future. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 24,250 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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