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BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) Bachelor's degree at Brunel University of London

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) at BUL. Brunel's mental health nursing degree is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, preparing you for registration as a qualified mental health nurse.

BSc (Hons)
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3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
85%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

Start your journey to a rewarding career as a mental health nurse with Brunel's Nursing and Midwifery Council approved mental health nursing degree. From the provider’s course page.

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at BUL, based in Brunel University Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Subjects allied to medicine graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

7.4
/ 10
Strong
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong76

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent85

Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Solid60

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 60% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 5 modules
  • Developing skills for practiceCompulsory
    Module details

    This module will prepare the foundation for students to provide nursing intervention and support for people of all ages who require nursing procedures during the processes of assessment, diagnosis, care and treatment for mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges.

  • Health and wellbeing across the life continuumCompulsory
    Module details

    This module provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge and understanding of the role of the RN in relation to the aims and principles of health promotion, protection, improvement and the prevention of ill health when engaging with people.

  • Human SciencesCompulsory
    Module details

    This interprofessional module provides students with knowledge of the biosciences related to nursing practice. Students will learn about anatomy and physiology, and how it is integrated from the cellular level to the organ systems level. This will include the exploration of the human body throughout the life continuum in both health and disease.

  • Nursing Practice Module for Year 1Compulsory
    Module details

    This module is supported by the Pan London Practice Assessment Document (PLPAD) which is designed to support and guide students towards successfully achieving the criteria set out in the Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses and Standards for education and training (NMC 2018). Continuous assessment is an integral aspect of assessment in practice and students are expected to show evidence of consistent achievement. The module will equip students with the appropriate knowled

    Assessment: Continuous assessment is an integral aspect of assessment in practice and students are expected to show evidence of consistent achievement.

  • Research Methods (1)Compulsory
    Module details

    This module is designed to enable students to develop an ability to reflect on their practice and keep abreast of new and emerging developments in nursing, health and care. The module themes provide skills to underpin the student's academic development.

Year 2 5 modules
  • Enhancing Skills for Mental Health NursingCompulsory
    Module details

    This module will build on and enable students to further develop their knowledge and skills required for their role in assessing and initiating person-centred care. This will involve building upon the mental health knowledge and skills gained clinically and theoretically in the first year to understand and apply a person-centred approach to nursing care, demonstrating shared assessment, planning, decision making and goal setting when working with people, their families and communities.

  • Nursing in Society (Mental Health)Compulsory
    Module details

    This module provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge and understanding of the role of the RN in relation to nursing in community mental health settings. The module identifies how Community Mental Health Nurses contribute to the prevention of and protection against disease and ill health. It provides opportunities for engagement in public health, community development and global health agendas, and in the reduction of health inequalities.

  • Nursing Practice Module for Year 2 (Mental Health)Compulsory
    Module details

    This module is supported by the Pan London Practice Assessment Document (PLPAD) which is designed to support and guide students towards successfully achieving the criteria set out in the Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses and Standards for education and training (NMC 2018). Continuous assessment is an integral aspect of assessment in practice and students are expected to show evidence of consistent achievement. The module will equip students with the appropriate knowled

    Assessment: Continuous assessment is an integral aspect of assessment in practice and students are expected to show evidence of consistent achievement.

  • Pharmacology and Prescribing ReadyCompulsory
    Module details

    In this module, students will gain critical knowledge and skills that are aligned with the principles of pharmacology and medicines management, which will enable the provision of high quality, evidence-based person-centred care. The module will enable students to further develop and apply their knowledge of body systems and physiology. The underpinning of pharmaco-therapeutic knowledge and skills will enable students to gain competency in supporting people with common physical and mental health

  • Research Methods (2)Compulsory
    Module details

    This module will enable students to understand how evidence is generated, why it is generated and how it influences nursing practice. It will develop an understanding of research methodologies and will enhance skills such as finding and critiquing the literature which will enable students to review current nursing practice. It will help prepare for the final dissertation.

Year 3 4 modules
  • Nursing Practice Module For Year 3Compulsory
    Module details

    Students will work within their role as a team member, and develop knowledge and skills enabling them to meet the NMC proficiencies. The practice placement will develop students knowledge and understanding through increasing independent practice where they will be supported in undertaking planned, legitimate, educational activities alongside a registered practitioner or receive coaching in care delivery activities. During this module students will be encouraged to develop the skills underpinning

  • Reviewing the Literature to Inform PracticeCompulsory
    Module details

    This module will enable students to critically appraise different types of evidence in field-specific areas of health and social care. It will aim to develop students' knowledge and skills in relation to the systematic stages of an integrated literature review relevant to a field-specific area of nursing. The module will also enable students to systematically organise and make analytical and objective judgements on the reviewed evidence in their field-specific areas of practice.

  • Skills For Registration (Mental Health)Compulsory
    Module details

    This module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for their role in providing and evaluating person-centred care. This module will prepare mental health students to demonstrate the ability to provide nursing intervention and support for people who require nursing procedures during the processes of assessment, diagnosis, care and treatment for mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges. This will enable mental health students to prepare for caring for pe

  • Transition to Registered NurseCompulsory
    Module details

    This module will equip students with the knowledge and skills required for their role as a newly registered nurse in leading and managing nursing care and working effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. It will prepare students to safely and effectively lead and manage the nursing care of a group of people, demonstrating appropriate prioritisation, delegation and assignment of care responsibilities to others involved in providing care.

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This NMC-approved mental health nursing degree is designed to prepare you for registration as a qualified mental health nurse. You'll start with foundations in clinical skills, communication and person-centred care, alongside anatomy and physiology. From Year 1 onwards, you'll undertake supervised placements, a central feature of nursing training, running throughout the course. Year 2 typically covers acute and long-term care assessment, medicines management and pharmacology, with placements in diverse settings including mental health and community environments. In your final year, you'll move into complex care, leadership and evidence-based practice, whilst consolidating the competence required for NMC registration. You'll usually encounter specialisations such as adult nursing, children's nursing, community and primary care, and leadership within this framework.

Who it's for

This course is for people drawn to direct patient care who are curious about the psychological and social dimensions of mental health. You'll need intellectual discipline, grasping evidence-based practice and research, alongside emotional resilience and genuine interest in understanding human distress. If you thrive in practical, relational work and want to make a concrete difference in people's lives, this pathway will appeal to you. Clinical placements are integral, so you must be comfortable in unpredictable healthcare environments and committed to the professional standards expected of nurses.

Careers & job market

Nationally, 90% of nursing and health graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with 87% of those working in highly skilled roles or pursuing further qualifications. Starting salaries for nursing graduates typically range from £27,000 to £30,500; after five years, this rises to between £27,200 and £38,400. Career options include roles in NHS trusts, independent hospitals, community mental health services, specialist units and research-focused positions. Many graduates go on to specialist qualifications such as community psychiatry, crisis intervention or leadership roles.

University & format

You'll study full-time at Brunel University of London, a public university founded in 1966, located at Brunel University Campus. The course runs for 3 years and is taught in English. The degree is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for registration as a qualified mental health nurse, and Brunel is a recognised UK degree-awarding body.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic Support
75%
Organisation and management
55%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
68%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entryBBC-CCC (A-level) typical offer

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

Contextual offersPublished by this provider

The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.

Open daysBook an Open Day

See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BBC. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent45% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedApproved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check BUL's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent45%
a previous degree30%
an Access course15%
another higher-education qualification5%
a foundation course5%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask BUL whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Home (source figure)£9,535 / yr
International£19,320 / yr

Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.

Check fees at BUL →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario; provider-source year unavailable
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

Funding matched to this course

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All BUL funding →

Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.

National funding for this subject

  • NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance

Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.

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Careers & earnings

What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£32,000£30,000 – £34,00025
3 years after£32,000£27,500 – £35,500190
5 years after£36,500£29,000 – £41,500185

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

85%
in work or further study 15 months on
90%
in highly skilled work or study
60%
continue past their first year
95%
find their work meaningful
85%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£32,000
£27,000 – £30,500
After 3 years LEO
£32,000
£23,800 – £33,600
After 5 years LEO
£36,500
£27,200 – £38,400
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £22,500 – £39,500

National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

85 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

75% working5% working and studying0% in further study90% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.

This course £36,500Peer median £31,500Middle 50% £28,000–£34,000
89th percentile

Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Therapy professionalsSOC 2020 222 · 85% of published destinations · ASHE median £37,338

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 90; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Nursing & Health courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
87%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine documentation and triage support
  • Scheduling and records admin
  • First-pass risk flags from data
  • Standard reference look-ups

More human than ever

  • Hands-on, compassionate care
  • Clinical judgement and accountability
  • Communicating with patients and families
  • Ethics and safeguarding decisions

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • NHS trusts
  • Private healthcare
  • Care providers
  • Community & mental-health services

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.4 out of 10: NSS 76% · in work or study 85% · continued 60%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Brunel University London

All students12,705
International34.6%
Aged 25+25.3%

Subjects allied to medicine across the UK

Students360,360
Aged 25+51.5%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Brunel University Campus

1,392 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 429Anti Social Behaviour 365Shoplifting 132Public Order 94Other Theft 75

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Nursing & Health right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to BUL from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £19,320 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

BUL offers the Dean's International Scholarship (£2,000 per academic year) for international students, see Scholarships above.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with BUL and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by BUL. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Subjects allied to medicine graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
The latest provider-sourced home-fee figure in our data is £9,535, but its academic year is not supplied; verify the 2026/27 fee on the provider's course page. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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