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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B760

Professional Nursing (Mental Health)

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Professional Nursing (Mental Health) at Queen's University Belfast. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. This three-year degree programme integrates theory and practice, preparing our students to be world-class practitioners. Students will spend 50 per cent of their time in class learning the latest nursing theory and clinical skills, and 50 per cent of their time with one of our internationally-recognised training partners in a wide variety of clinical and community settings throughout Northern Ireland. Our highly-trained lecturing staff are actively engaged in areas of speciality practice, and our personal tutor system for student support is very well regarded. International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Mental Health Nursing
Psychopharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Acute Mental Health Care
Community Mental Health and Recovery Models
Professional Practice and Clinical Skills
Mental Health Law and Ethics
UCAS Code:B760
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - BBC

BCC where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

International Baccalaureate

29 - 30 points

30 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level 29 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level where Biology or Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics is offered

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7776.57
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£62,400

Home Student Fee

£9,250

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 — Queen's University Belfast

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,000£27,500

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

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
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%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
93%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Queen's University Belfast

About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast offers Professional Nursing (Mental Health) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#199QS World
#26UK Ranking
25,080+Students
223+Courses
Russell GroupTEF
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