BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing is a three-year degree offering a direct route to registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a registered mental health nurse. Students train in simulated environments at City and Walsall campuses and complete clinical placements; the course is ranked 5th nationally (Guardian University Guide 2025).

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science | Department: School of Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: 5 April 2027, 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Foundations of Nursing Practice, fundamental nursing skills and Professional Standards and Effective Communication; Year 2 covers Developing Nursing Practice, clinical decision making in mental health and professional, ethical and legal practice in mental health nursing, with optional healthcare innovation modules. Year 3 includes an Independent Project, leadership modules and Proficient Mental Health Nursing Practice.

Career pathways

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council opens up jobs in clinical practice, hospital or community settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in an English-based subject and Maths, or equivalent (Key Skills Level 2, Learn Direct Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2); GCSE short courses not accepted. Plus 104 UCAS points: A levels BCC; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma DMM; BTEC Level 3 Diploma D*D; CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma at B; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, 45 at Level 3, minimum 15 at Distinction); T Levels with an overall Merit; or an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, foundation degree, HND or HNC. A satisfactory personal statement and academic or employer reference are required; shortlisted applicants undergo a values-based selection process, enhanced DBS check and occupational health clearance. Digital literacy capability is assessed through the application.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: 5 April 2027, 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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