University of Sunderland

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice Full-time

University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice will help you learn how to deliver compassionate and restorative care to those experiencing mental illness. To become a mental health nurse, you need confidence in supporting people across different settings, focusing on the wellbeing of individuals, their families, and carers. You'll use critical thinking to deliver person-centred care based on current evidence, combining clinical skills like physical health checks and therapeutic communication to support recovery and promote mental wellbeing.

Throughout the course, you'll gain hands-on experience through practice placements with our partner NHS Trusts, working directly with patients. On campus, you'll be taught by expert practitioners and enhance your skills further using our mock hospital wards, interactive Living Lab, and by learning from our Patient, Carer and Public Involvement (PCPI) participants.

Key highlights

  • Practice placements with partner NHS Trusts, working directly with patients
  • Mock hospital wards and an interactive Living Lab on campus
  • Taught by expert practitioners in mental health nursing
  • Learn from Patient, Carer and Public Involvement participants
  • Clinical skills including physical health checks and therapeutic communication
  • Focus on person-centred, evidence-based care supporting recovery and wellbeing

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications, which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Dip…
  • GCSE: C or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Additional condition: interview — To be eligible for an interview, you must currently have attained an overall IELTS score of at least 7 with 6.5 in each element.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered mental health nurse
  • Community mental health nurse
  • Crisis team nurse
  • Inpatient mental health nurse
  • Child and adolescent mental health nurse
  • Forensic mental health nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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