BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
[Pre-registration Nursing]
Engage with the latest theories and practices in mental health nursing. Ensure you have what it takes to make a life-changing impact, learning in an environment that prioritises practical application and experience.
About the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
Establish yourself as a mental health specialist.
Learning from experienced practitioners and thought leaders in nursing, you’ll start your career with the skills and knowledge you need to make a difference. Blending academic study and professional hands-on learning, you’ll gain a deep understanding of what it takes to deliver top-level care, while handling complex healthcare challenges.
What you'll study
Specialise in the application, evaluation, and appraisal of mental health nursing
Demonstrate in-demand skills and knowledge required to deliver care in mental health environments
Combine the key skills of patience, empathy, and listening with intellectual, personal and professional development
Develop the ability to respond to an evolving healthcare environment
Learn to critically reflect on the practical, technical and professional skills to practise autonomously
Become a capable professional, providing compassionate, safe, effective and accountable healthcare
Entry requirements
The entry requirements to study the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) [Pre-registration Nursing] are as follows:
A minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points required for this course; OR,
Four GCSEs at Grade 4/5 or above, which must include English language and mathematics; OR,
Nursing Associate Qualification; OR,
Health Care Assistant Practitioner; OR,
A Higher Education Certificate in Health and Social Care; AND,
Digital literacy
English language requirements
To study at BPP, it is important that you can communicate and engage in English effectively in an academic setting.
If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide proof of your ability – for reading, writing, listening and speaking in English.
Course details
From £7,500 per year
What can I do after the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)?
Course structure
Introduces the fundamental aspects of mental health nursing and health care practice, assessment of adults with a diverse range of care needs and a full introduction to the adult nursing field of practice.
Foundations of Integrated Health Science (Mental Health) (30 credits)
This module enables Adult Field of Practice students to explore the concepts of health, well-being and disease on a personal and societal level. Healthcare practice requires you to have a broad knowledge base encompassing biological, psychological and sociological theories of health. This module introduces the study of human anatomy and physiology as a basis for informing care practice.
Practice Learning AB (60 credits)
Learn the principles of care practice. In the first of three practice modules of the programme, you’ll be introduced to the four domains of professional values, communication, and interpersonal skills, care practice and decision making and leadership, and team working. These provide the framework for contemporary care practice.
Professional Integrated Nursing Care Practice (15 credits)
On this module, you’ll be introduced the expectations of academic study, the principles of professional practice, as well as evidence-based practice. You’ll develop critical and reflective skills to access and discuss research and other evidence in health and social care practice.
Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health (15 credits)
Gain insights into concepts such as key determinants of health and examine the impact of factors such as culture on health and illness. You’ll also study health assessment and promotion and discover current government long-term drivers to create a wellness service and to strengthen policy locally and nationally.
Focus on the importance of applying professional nursing practice, which includes planning and implementing nursing care in a diverse range of health care settings, and the importance of applying research and evidence-based practice to underpin therapeutic nursing interventions.
Developing Integrated Health Sciences (Mental Health) (30 credits)
This module enables Adult Field of Practice students to build upon the knowledge, skills and attributes developed during practice learning AB. It further enhances your application of the principles and practice of holistic and non-judgmental care based upon the individual requirements of the adult and family, with a range of care needs, through application of evidence-based frameworks.
Integrated Evidence Based Professional Nursing Practice (30 credits)
Explore the dynamics of integrated evidence-based professional nursing practice in the political/professional context. You’ll develop critical, reflective practice, and become capable in effectively utilising evidence to support the rationale for interventions in the delivery of care practice.
Practice Learning CD (60 credits)
On the second practice module, you’ll draw on your clinical experiences, enabling you to develop the necessary professional and interpersonal skills in communication, teamwork, partnership, problem solving and critical reasoning.
Develop your independence and research skills in leadership and management, supporting the education of patients and other members of the healthcare team, in addition to evaluating and appraising complex mental health nursing and healthcare situations.
Management and Leadership in Practice (60 credits)
This module involves undertaking a substantial piece of work that requires you to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously in both researching and presenting a chosen topic and to sustain these skills over an extended period. You’ll have the opportunity to apply theoretical and practical knowledge, critically exploring an issue aligned to your field of practice. You’ll demonstrate the ability to synthesise data and evaluate conflicting interpretations, arriving at an original conclusion.
Practice Learning EF (60 credits)
In the third practice module, you will again draw on your clinical experience to develop the skills you need, demonstrating your competence in providing individualised holistic patient and client care.
The programme consists of six practice learning experiences, ensuring that you maximise your learning opportunities. Practice learning will help with the acquisition of skills required to achieve competence within the adult nursing field of practice.
We also ensure there is equal weighting for learning in practice and academic theory in accordance with the NMC guidelines. There are six mandatory practice learning modules, two small ones in year one, two medium ones in year two and two large ones one in year three, equating to 50% of the credit each year.
BPP University will consider if any reasonable adjustments can be made regarding the placements of students if they are disabled, as stipulated by the Equality Act 2010. Reasonable adjustment will be considered if a student has a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on their ability to do normal daily activities.
How you'll study
Contact hours
Full-time students will typically receive 14 contact hours per week and will need to devote at least 37.5 hours a week to study.
Learning materials
All required learning materials are provided online, reflecting modern working practices and minimising our environmental impact. Print on demand versions are available for students with specific learning needs.
Types of assessment
The programme features a variety of assessments, including:
Examinations
Assignments
Proficiencies in practice
Examinations will be both written and electronic including assessment techniques which may include elements or multiple-choice questions and maybe unseen or part-seen, where assessment material is released in advance.
BPP University offers flexibility in how these assessments are undertaken, and the programme will utilise online tools where available to deliver assessments. On occasion, some assessments may require attendance at a physical location.
Full details on BPP University's feedback policy on examinations and assessment can be found in the Manual of Policies and Procedures.
Learning support
Access a full range of learning support services for students with any specialist learning needs. View learning support services
Dates and locations
Rolling start dates across the academic year
Fees and funding
2025-2026 academic year
A deposit of £350 will need to be paid within 48 hours of accepting your offer in order to secure your place.
In addition to your fees, there may be additional charges associated with your studies if you need to resit an assessment. See full details
Funding options
We offer a number of ways to support you with funding your university studies.
NHS Learning Support Fund
You can apply for additional funding through the NHS Learning Support Fund. If eligible, you could access Training Grants, Parental Support, Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses, and the Exceptional Support Fund.
Need to discuss finance?
If you have any questions or require help, contact us on 03300 603100.
Why study at BPP University?
Studying as an international student
We welcome students from around the world, offering a culturally diverse study environment, with our specialist service helping choose your study location, correct visa, finance options and even somewhere to live.
We’re also a Student Sponsor and are fully recognised and accredited as a Higher Education Institution.