BSc Honours Nursing Mental Health with Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at Sheffield Hallam University is designed for students to understand the changing nature of health, illness and recovery, as well as the relationship between healthcare professionals and service users. Graduates will become reflective, competent and employable professionals in the healthcare sector.
The Foundation Year course is intended for students who feel they would benefit from adequate preparation before undertaking degree-level study, or for those who do not meet the entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) course. The programme provides the necessary academic preparation for students to progress to the bachelor's degree.
Students will explore the various settings mental health nurses work in – from acute inpatients to accident & emergency to community treatment teams. They also learn about areas of practice in which mental health nurses often specialise, such as child and adolescent mental health.
Entry requirements
If you want to apply, you should write a personal statement. In this statement, you can explain why you want to study the course and share any other important details about your past studies. A reference from a teacher or a former employer is usually needed. You also have the choice to include your CV with your application to show any work experience you have.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants should possess 64 UCAS tariff points, with qualifications equivalent to A-levels in the range of DDD-CCC or equivalent qualifications.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not your main language, you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 in each part (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
- The university also accepts other English language tests, such as PTE or TOEFL.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Payment of tuition fees.
Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship
Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund
Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.
Up to £50Online Masters Scholarship
A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.
Up to 10% of feesPerformance Athlete Support Programme
Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.
Postgraduate Research Scholarship
A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.
Up to 10% of feesPostgraduate Study Discounts
£2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.
Up to £2,000Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
£1,000 Postgraduate Taught
Up to £1,000Transform Together Scholarships
A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.
Up to 50% of feesVice-Chancellor's Award
South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc (Honours) Nursing (Mental Health) from Sheffield Hallam University can pursue various roles, including:
- Mental Health Nurse
- Community Psychiatric Nurse
- Crisis Intervention Nurse
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the BSc (Honours) Nursing (Mental Health) with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University in the 2025/26 school year is £19,155.
Admission
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