Nursing (Mental Health)

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Nursing

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

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

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2232 Registered community nurses
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2235 Registered mental health nurses
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2237 Other registered nursing professionals

    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