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Bachelor of Mental Health Nursing
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A two-year pre-registration master's for graduates who want to qualify as mental health nurses.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Mental Health Nursing can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Registered mental health nurse in the NHS and other sectors
- Graduate-level employment
- Further career advancement
Curriculum
- Two-year full-time programme leading to NMC registration. It alternates university-based study with practice learning in mental health settings
- Including a 30-credit Practice Learning 1 module
- And builds nursing knowledge
- Scientific principles and professional practice. The page lists only part of the module set.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 104-120 UCAS tariff points (e.g. two A-levels or BTEC equivalents)
- or qualifications equivalent to British A-levels; flexible entry may apply. Interview and professional checks required
- UCAS tariff points vary by course (e.g. 104-120 for Accountancy and Finance); no GPA published
Accepted academic background
High school leaving examinations equivalent to British A-levels, International or European Baccalaureate, or an International Foundation Year
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- IELTS Academic 7
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,508 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | £9,254 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Southampton City Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Sport |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarships and bursaries are offered subject to course level, student status and award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
14 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 14 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,508 GBP per year. The deposit is £9,254 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, IELTS Academic 7. An interview is required.

