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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B765

Mental Health Nursing (18 months)

University of Bedfordshire
Aylesbury, England
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18 monthsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (18 months) at University of Bedfordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Aylesbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 18-month full-time structure. Our Mental Health Nursing courses rank UK 1st overall in their subject field (The Guardian University Guide, 2026). This course is a shortened course suitable for applicants that have completed a Foundation Degree (NMC Accredited) in Nursing. Places on this course are limited and availability may vary annually. 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 £33,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Psychopharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Acute Mental Health Crisis Management
Psychological Therapies and Counselling Skills
Mental Health Law and Safeguarding
Dual Diagnosis and Co-morbidity Management
Evidence-Based Mental Health Practice
Professional Practice and Clinical Placement
UCAS Code:B765
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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 — University of Bedfordshire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£31,000
3 years£24,500£33,500£43,500
5 years£27,500£38,000£46,000

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 18% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 33% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

65%Working
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%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
99%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire offers Mental Health Nursing (18 months) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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