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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B701

Mental Health Nursing

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,300Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing at De Montfort University. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Mental health nurses have a key role to play in healthcare by supporting and managing mental health, wellbeing and recovery. Mental health nurses work within diverse communities to provide evidence-based healthcare to people who are experiencing acute or chronic presentations, along with supporting their families. Students will have the opportunity to care for people across the lifespan in a range of settings, such as acute, community and specialist mental health teams. International tuition fees are £17,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
Psychopharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
Recovery-Focused Nursing Practice
Mental Health Law and Professional Ethics
Community Mental Health Nursing
Acute Mental Health Care and Crisis Intervention
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B701
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,300

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,900

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,500£35,000
3 years£22,500£29,000£37,500
5 years£24,500£33,500£42,000

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
£29,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
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.

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About De Montfort University

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