BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing at University of Suffolk

Programme overview

Study a Mental Health Nursing degree at the University of Suffolk and positively impact people's wellbeing as a registered Mental Health Nurse. Gain the skills, knowledge, and values needed to build relationships to promote mental health and wellbeing by studying a nursing course ranked 8th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Nursing and Midwifery (Complete University Guide 2025) Personal insight and emotional maturity stand as essential attributes of a qualified mental health nurse. This course aims to cultivate both these qualities, recognising them as vital to effective practice.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences and Society | Duration: Three years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Introduction to Professional Values for Mental Health Nurses, Early Intervention to Optimise Mental Health and Wellbeing, Creative Interventions in Mental Health to Support Person Centred Care, Fundamental Biosciences and Physical Health Care for Mental Health Nurses, Mental Health Nursing Practice: Part 1. Year 2: Service User Led Assessment, Care Planning and Recovery, Research for Mental Health Nurses, Medication Management for Mental Health Nurses, Core Psychological approaches and Counselling Skills for Mental Health Nurses, Mental Health Nursing Practice: Part 2. Year 3: Leading and Managing Care in an interprofessional context, Politics and Contemporary Nursing Practice, Dissertation, Delivering Complex Care, Mental Health Nursing Practice: Part 3.

Career pathways

Mental Health Nursing students are highly employable and acquire diverse skills during their degree. Graduates can enter various careers, including community, hospital, education, and research settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS Points (or above); CCC (A-Level); MMM (BTEC); Pass A*-C (T Level); Access to HE Diploma 30 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above; All applicants are required to hold three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English and Maths (or Level 2 equivalents). Any offer of a place will be subject to: Successful interview; Satisfactory Health check; Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check - fee applicable; Two satisfactory references; As part of the selection process, you will be expected to demonstrate good knowledge and a clear understanding of the scope of work that a nurse is required to undertake as well as the significance of the NHS Constitution and its core values. IELTS 7.0 is required where English is not the students' first language.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). International fee stated per year including placement fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-to-university

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