University of Salford

BSc (Hons) Nursing / RN Mental Health

University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom

Course overview

Mental health nursing is a demanding yet rewarding career. This 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

  • Prepares you to support people's involvement and control over their mental health
  • Practice placements in both hospital and community settings
  • Work shifts alongside a practice supervisor during placements
  • Covers mental health promotion across varied health and social care settings

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, Mathematics, English
  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — UCAS Tariff points 104 UCAS Tariff points.
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Diploma
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — The equivalent of 104
  • International Baccalaureate: 30-31 — International Baccalaureate 30-31 points.

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 Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Community Mental Health Nurse
  • Inpatient Mental Health Staff Nurse
  • Crisis Team Nurse
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £10,050 per year

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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