BSc Nursing Mental Health

The Nursing Mental Health at Keele University is designed to help students understand the role nurses play in healthcare by supporting and managing mental health, wellbeing and recovery. Students will have the opportunity to care for people across a range of settings, such as community and specialist mental health teams.

During this course, students will engage in a practical learning approach to support them as mental health nurses while developing core knowledge and skills. The course also includes opportunities for professional learning with other health and care students, as well as shared learning experiences with all nursing students.

Applicants need to write a personal statement. In this, they should explain why they want to study this course and give other important information about their studies. They also need to provide a reference from a teacher or someone they have worked for. Students can also add their CV to their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• The typical offer for this course is A-Levels at BBC from 3 subjects. Other qualifications include the BTEC Extended Diploma, T-Levels and International Baccalaureate. 

English Proficiency:

• Candidates whose primary language is not English are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area.

For the 2025-26 academic year, the tuition fees for the Nursing Mental Health course from Keele University for international students are £16,600.

Keele University offers several scholarships for international students who will start their studies in the 2025/26 academic year. Some of these are automatically given based on your academic achievements. These include the Undergraduate Global Scholarship (£5,000 off your tuition fees), the Advanced Entry Scholarship (£3,000 off your tuition fees), and the International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship (£1,000 off your tuition fees).

Graduates of the Nursing Mental Health programme from Keele University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Mental Health Nurse
• Community Psychiatric Nurse 
• Crisis Intervention Nurse
• Forensic Mental Health Nurse
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

If you would like help with your application, you can talk to our trained advisors. They can offer advice on how to make a strong application and ensure it meets the course requirements.