BSc Mental Health Nursing
Course overview
The University of Suffolk BSc Mental Health Nursing programme prepares students to become first-level registered Mental Health Nurses. The curriculum helps students to build the essential skills, knowledge, and values that they need to establish therapeutic relationships and promote mental health and wellbeing for service users.
The course features a 50% theory and 50% practice split each semester, including extensive clinical placements across Suffolk. Students in this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities for clinical simulation, including immersive and virtual reality environments. Graduates of this course will gain entry to the NMC Professional Register upon completion of the degree.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their studies. A satisfactory Health check and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check are mandatory conditions of any offer. Two satisfactory references are also required as part of the application process.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants generally need a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points (or above), which is equivalent to CCC at A-Level or MMM at BTEC.
- All applicants must hold five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, which must include both English and Maths.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants whose first language is not English are required to achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no component score below 6.5.
- Equivalent acceptable test scores like PTE or TOEFL are also accepted.
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
Career opportunities
Graduates of this programme work as:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Community Mental Health Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Counsellor (with further training)
- Nursing Team Leader
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students on the BSc Mental Health Nursing at the University of Suffolk is £18,380.
Admission
Applications for this course are usually sent through UCAS, but you can apply through the university's portal during clearing. Our trained advisors are available to assist you with the process.
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