BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

Applications for this course are now closed for the 2026/27 academic year. Applications for 2027/28 are open now in UCAS Become a compassionate, empathetic and dedicated Mental Health Nurse. To be a truly effective Mental Health Nurse you need to be empathetic, personable, practical and driven, all with the goal of understanding the person. “LSBU offers a variety of placements in hospital settings, I was enticed by the multi-cultural environment, and the state-of-the-art facilities that they offer” Alexis, Mental Health Nursing student.

Thanks to our partnership with NHS Trusts, charity organisations and other centres of excellence, you will spend half your time working in clinical settings, learning from experienced clinicians, nurses and service users. The rest of your time will be spent on campus learning from our expert academics in high-tech clinical labs that simulate the kind of situations you may face as a practicing Mental Health Nurse, these include our Counselling and Communication Suite, SimMan mannequins and practice wards. Our accreditation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) allows you to officially register as a Mental Health Nurse upon graduation.

This accreditation and links with practice partners across London and the UK means that your employability comes first. As well as preparing you for a successful and fulfilling career, our passionate and expert academics will be there to support you at every step of your journey, helping you overcome issues and celebrating your successes with you. Our locations in central and South London means that you will build experience helping service users from all levels of society.

Your Choice of Campus This course is available to study at our Southwark campus, right in the heart of London, or at our new campus in the heart of Croydon. LSBU Croydon will play a key role in our mission to transform lives, communities and businesses through applied education. Find out more or apply now.