BSc (Hons) Nursing (Nursing Associate Pathway) (Mental Health)
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
Mental health nursing is a demanding yet rewarding career. This 18-month accelerated programme will give you the knowledge and skills to aid people to have more involvement and control over their mental health by promoting and supporting people in a variety of health and social care settings.
Key highlights
- Accelerated 18-month programme building on a Nursing Associate foundation degree
- Develops skills to help people gain control over their mental health
- Supports people across a variety of health and social care settings
- Placements in hospital and community settings working practice supervisor shifts
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: professional_registration — Level 5 qualification You will need a Level 5 Nursing Associate Foundation Degree completed within the last 5 years (registration with the NMC is not required).
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Community Mental Health Nurse
- Inpatient Mental Health Staff Nurse
- Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Nurse
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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