University of Bradford

BSc Nursing Mental Health

University of Bradford

Course overview

This BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of Bradford three-year full-time degree that leads to a professional qualification in Mental Health Nursing, making them eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The course is highly practical, featuring equal amounts of classroom theory and clinical practice in a range of healthcare settings.

The teaching focuses on the four main ideas of nursing: how to care for patients, leading teams, making sure care is always improving in quality, and promoting their professional growth. Students' work placements will allow them to gain experience in meeting the mental health needs of many different groups of people. They will work in places ranging from poor inner-city areas to smaller towns and the countryside of the Yorkshire Dales.

Entry requirements

The University takes into account a number of factors when assessing its applications, looking for candidates who demonstrate suitability for the profession. A key part of the selection process is a compulsory interview for short-listed candidates. Offers are conditional upon a satisfactory Occupational Health screening and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Grade Requirements:

  • Students need 112 UCAS Tariff points.

  • For A-Levels, this is BBC and must include at least two A-Levels, though there are no specific subject requirements. They need a minimum of GCSE Grade C or 4 in both English Language and English Literature and Mathematics.

  • The University accepts an NVQ Level 3 (in any subject) if they are currently working as a healthcare assistant, support worker, or carer with two years of experience.

English language requirements:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need a minimum overall IELTS score of 7.0, with no sub-test score lower than 7.0 or an equivalent qualification.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount Scheme

    All alumni of the University of Bradford, regardless of when they have graduated, will receive a 10% discount on their tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Scholarship for Computer Science for Artificial Intelligence BSc

    International students will be granted a scholarship worth £7,500. This means that they will pay: £16,956 per year

    Up to £7,500

  • The Global Scholar Award

    £5000, £4000, £2000 for eligible countries

  • The Rani Scholarship

    International students will receive a 50% discount on their tuition fees. Home students will be paid a yearly stipend of £6,930, increasing by 5% each year.

  • University of Bradford Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition Fee Grant, A Travel and Course Costs Grant, Personal Support.

Career opportunities

Mental Health Nursing prepares them to work in a variety of challenging and rewarding environments. After completing the programme, most students gain employment immediately. Common career paths include:

  • Mental Health Staff Nurse 

  • Community Mental Health Nurse (CMHN)

  • Specialist Mental Health Services Nurse 

  • Nurses in the independent and voluntary sectors

  • Mental Health Nurse Team Leader

Cost of study

The tuition fee for BSc Nursing (Mental Health) in the University of Bradford for international students is £16,890. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for BSc Nursing (Mental Health) in the University of Bradford, applications must be submitted through the UCAS system. For more of these applicants, contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.

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