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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B761

Mental Health Nursing Advanced Standing

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Advanced Standing at Bournemouth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Many nurses may wish to undertake training for a different part of the nursing register at some point in their career. This course provides a conversion opportunity for those who wish to move from one part of the nursing register to mental health nursing. Why study BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Advanced Standing) at BU? - Successful completion of this 2-year course will lead to a qualification in BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing. 95% of our nursing graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (source DiscoverUni 2021). A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
Mental Health Law and Ethics
Recovery-Focused Nursing Practice
Acute Mental Health Crisis Intervention
Community Mental Health Nursing
Clinical Practice Placement and Integration
UCAS Code:B761
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56.56.566.5
PTE Academic66

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

What’s included in your tuition fee? Your tuition fee covers expenses associated with your course including tuition materials, access to facilities, mandatory field trips and the following: Materials for laboratory and mandatory field-based teaching activity Support for finding placements (UK or abroad) and/or fieldwork and non-financial support whilst on placement A range of student services – advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support and careers service Access to Brightspace, our vi

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,500£33,000
3 years£23,500£28,500£32,000
5 years£22,000£34,000£39,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£34,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Work & Study
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
62%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University offers Mental Health Nursing Advanced Standing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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