Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Brighton, based in Brighton, taught full-time over 3 years. 78% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.
A-Level Entry
BBC
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
112 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
77.75%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
As a mental health nurse you'll work with people experiencing a wide range of mental experiences and distress. You'll build effective relationships with both service users and their relatives and carers.
On our mental health nursing degree you'll have placements in a variety of settings, and simulation at university to ensure you can confidently apply theory to practice.
You’ll share at least one module with students from other nursing fields, and some sessions with other disciplines.
Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse with the NMC and are guaranteed a job with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
Top reasons to choose this course
- Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- A guaranteed job with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust at graduation.
- You’ll share some learning with other nursing fields and other disciplines, allowing you to benefit from intraprofessional collaboration.
- Benefit from practising nursing skills under supervision in an environment that simulates nurses’ real-life professional experiences.
- 100% of graduates in work or further study 15 months after their degree, 100% of working graduates in highly skilled work as nursing professionals – Graduate Outcomes Survey.
- Non-repayable grant of at least £6,000 each academic year.
- Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in nursing and midwifery, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.
- Support throughout your degree from our student-run Nursing Society.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Brighton
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Nursing
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £28,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ