BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Mental Health) at University of Lancashire is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for registration as a qualified mental health nurse.
This Mental Health Nursing degree will allow you to help people in their homes, specialist clinics, GP practices, prisons, hospitals & care homes. Read more. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Nursing with Registered Nurse (Mental Health) is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Lancashire, based in Main Campus,Westlakes Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Mental health nursing graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 95% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
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)
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)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
This module will give you a strong foundation in science, including anatomy, biology, physiology, psychology, pharmacology and the basics of pathology (symptoms recognition). You will learn about scientific language, medical terms, the foundations of life, and investigate the body's system.
This module will provide a foundation in academic skills, personal and professional development. You will develop an understanding of yourself, as well as higher education and concepts of learning. This will support your development as a nurse by instilling professionalism from the start.
The Simulated Practice Placement experience is an artificial representation of real-world practice. This will help you to develop knowledge of the fundamentals of nursing practice. This is in line with Future nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (NMC, 2018).
You will learn about concepts of mental illness, recognising signs and symptoms of mental health and ill health. You will also learn about the role of the nurse in supporting people who experience mental health problems.
You will develop your nursing skills, professional values and competency within a practice placement. You'll have the opportunity to reflect on your learning, consider feedback and identify gaps in your learning. You will create a clear developmental agenda for future practice experiences. This will work towards the standards for part 1 of the programme (NMC 2018).
In this module, you will complete the theory and practice hours required for professional registration.
You will appreciate how contemporary political issues can impact health and social care from a local, national and global perspective. You will also understand your own influence on policy.
In this module, you will pursue your own line of study in an area of your choosing. You will develop reasoned arguments to defend, challenge and educate others on chosen contemporary issues or topics
You will understand shared decision-making and how this can be fostered with the people you are supporting. You'll use your knowledge and communication skills to help people make informed choices about their care and treatment. You'll also advocate on behalf of people who can't do this for themselves.
You'll be able to make evidence-based decisions about medication with the people you're looking after. You'll use your knowledge and communication skills to help people to make informed choices. You'll also advocate for people who can't do this for themselves. You'll be able to support ongoing management and health promotion.
You will develop nursing skills, values and practice within a clinical placement. You'll engage in regular keeping in touch days to reflect on your practice and professional development. Input from Comensus will be applied to ensure patients and person-centred care is at the centre of what you do. This will meet the standards for part 2 of the programme and those expected of the future Mental Health Nurse.
The Simulated Practice Placement provides experiential learning (NMC 2019). You'll develop skills in relation to long-term and complex health conditions.
You will complete the theory and practice hours required for professional registration as a nurse.
You will develop a holistic skill set to help you succeed as a newly qualified nurse. You will explore your strengths, values, and growth areas, to create a mindset of continuous improvement. You'll undertake leadership training to enhance communication and collaboration skills. You'll also engage in immersive exercises to instil decision-making in complex scenarios.
You will critically explore and discuss contemporary evidence-based practice according to the existing literature. You will feel confident exploring academic literature and applying this to the people you're looking after. You'll also be confident applying evidence-based practice to inform clinical decision making.
The Simulated Practice Placement supports your development through experiential learning. You will develop leadership and management skills to prepare you to become a registered nurse. You will also demonstrate your numeracy and medicine management skills, in order to meet Future Nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (NMC, 2018).
You'll gain the knowledge and skills needed for advanced mental health nursing practice. You'll engage with the current mental health nursing paradigm, and explore alternative explanations for distress. You will be able to critically appraise evidence and make informed nursing decisions. You'll also be able to take on leadership roles in care delivery and management, following the principles of compassionate person-centred care.
You will develop nursing skills, values and practice within a real-world practice placement. You will also discuss the skills you've gained on placement, provide evidence and demonstrate your readiness to become a Mental Health Nurse. This will meet the standards for part 3 of the programme and those expected to register as a Mental Health Nurse (NMC 2018).
The purpose of this module is to ensure you complete the theory and practice hours required for professional registration.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
This degree prepares you to support people in their homes, specialist clinics, GP practices, prisons, hospitals and care homes as a registered mental health nurse. You'll usually start with foundations in nursing practice, anatomy and physiology, alongside your first supervised placement. Year 2 typically moves to acute and long-term care, medicines management and pharmacology, with placements in community, mental health or specialist settings. In Year 3, you'll study complex care and leadership, evidence-based practice, and complete your final placement while consolidating competence for registration. Throughout, practical placements run alongside theory, meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Council standard. Specialisations such as adult nursing, children's nursing, community and primary care, and leadership are often explored within this structure.
This course suits graduates seeking professional registration as a mental health nurse. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among recent entrants was 112–127 points. You'll need to meet NMC health and character requirements for nursing registration. The course is taught in English. Related specialisations across nursing and health include Adult Nursing, Child Health, Midwifery, Public Health, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Paramedic Science.
Across Nursing and Health courses nationally, 90% of graduates were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 87% of working graduates were in highly skilled work or further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £27,000–£30,500 at 15 months, rising to £23,800–£33,600 after three years and £27,200–£38,400 after five years. These figures reflect national outcomes, not university-specific guarantees.
University of Lancashire, a university founded in 1828, offers this degree full-time over 3 years, taught in English across its Main Campus and Westlakes Campus. The course leads to a BSc (Hons) in Nursing with Registered Nurse (Mental Health) and is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council for registration as a qualified mental health nurse. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is a nationally recognised degree-awarding body.
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
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)
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| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 33% |
| a previous degree | 25% |
| another higher-education qualification | 18% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 13% |
| an Access course | 7% |
| Other | 4% |
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What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
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What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £28,500 | £28,000 – £31,500 | 25 |
| 3 years after | £32,000 | £28,000 – £37,000 | 130 |
| 5 years after | £34,000 | £28,500 – £41,500 | 120 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
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.
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15 months after graduation
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.
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
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: 70; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping 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.
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareThe essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. 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.
85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.3 out of 10: NSS 77.9% · in work or study 85% · continued 85%.
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
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2,263 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
82 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
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What applying to University of Lancashire from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
International tuition is set per course by University of Lancashire; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
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.
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.
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Lancashire’s funding pages.
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.
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 University of Lancashire and gov.uk before you apply.
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