BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
Study a Mental Health Nursing degree at the University of Suffolk and positively impact people's wellbeing as a registered Mental Health Nurse. Gain the skills, knowledge, and values needed to build relationships to promote mental health and wellbeing by studying a nursing course ranked 8th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Nursing and Midwifery (Complete University Guide 2025) | Personal insight and emotional maturity stand as essential attributes of a qualified mental health nurse. This course aims to cultivate both these qualities, recognising them as vital to effective practice. | Our course team are expert registered practitioners with excellent links with the NHS and local hospitals, committed to teaching and motivating you to become a mental health nurse who makes a difference.
Our £15m Health and Wellbeing building located at our Ipswich campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities delivering clinical simulation, immersive and VR environments equipping nursing students to learn
Key highlights
- Leads to registration as a Mental Health Nurse
- Ranked 8th in UK for Nursing Graduate Prospects (CUG 2025)
- Taught by expert registered practitioners with strong NHS links
- £15m Health and Wellbeing building with clinical simulation facilities
- Immersive and VR environments for hands-on nursing practice
- Develops personal insight and emotional maturity for effective practice
Entry requirements
- A-level: CCC — A-Level: CCC
- BTEC: MMM — BTEC: MMM
- T-level: Pass — T Level: Pass A*-C
- Access to HE Diploma — 30 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check - fee applicable
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Community Mental Health Nurse
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
- Forensic Mental Health Nurse
- Crisis Resolution Nurse
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £19,000
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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