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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B704

Mental Health Nursing (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,685Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bournemouth University, the BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this degree, with its strong focus on real-world experience, is an ideal choice for those looking to gain the expert knowledge and practical skills needed to enter the mental health care profession. Why study BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing at BU? - One in four people will struggle with mental health issues at some point during their life. It is a rapidly expanding area of nursing that needs caring, compassionate and competent professionals - This course will teach you how to deliver high-quality nursing care; to enable, edu... International tuition fees are £20,685 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to Mental Health Nursing
Professional Practice and Communication Skills
Psychology and Human Behaviour
Health and Social Care Systems
Scientific Principles for Healthcare
Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Skills and Patient Safety
UCAS Code:B704
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic54

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,685

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,740

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 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

60%Working
30%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
76%
Organisation and management
60%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University offers Mental Health Nursing (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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