BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice at University of Sunderland

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice will help you learn how to deliver compassionate and restorative care to those experiencing mental illness. Throughout the course, you'll gain hands-on experience through practice placements with our partner NHS Trusts, working directly with patients. On campus, you'll be taught by expert practitioners. You'll enhance your skills further using our mock hospital wards, interactive Living Lab, and by learning from our Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) participants.

Department: Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

To become a mental health nurse, you need confidence in supporting people across different settings, focusing on the wellbeing of individuals, their families, and carers. You'll use critical thinking to deliver person-centred care based on current evidence, combining clinical skills like physical health checks and therapeutic communication to support recovery and promote mental wellbeing.

Career pathways

On graduation, you’ll be eligible to register as a mental health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). A nursing degree will make you highly employable both nationally and internationally, and career opportunities can be found in: The NHS; Private healthcare; Charities; Prisons; The armed forces; Schools; Patients’ homes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 96–112 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications, which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. If you studied T Levels, it must be in health. Please note, we don't accept General Studies AS or A Level, and you must show evidence of recent academic study within the last five years at entry level. We also require GCSE mathematics and English language or equivalent at grade C or above, or maths and English language functional skills level 2. If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above. Your completed application form will be reviewed by our Admissions team to ensure that you have the required entry qualifications. If you meet these requirements, your application will be individually assessed by the Admissions Tutor and, if successful, you'll be shortlisted for interview. The selection process will include a multiple mini interview (MMI), which will assess you on your values, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time fee as listed for this course Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/undergraduate/bsc-hons-mental-health-nursing-practice#apply

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