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UndergraduateBachelor of Nursing (with Honours)UCAS: B76F

Mental Health Nursing (including Foundation Year)

University of Chester
Chester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Chester, the BN (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (including Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your nursing degree. The nursing degree is accredited with the NMC. 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 £30,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Academic Skills
Human Biology and Physiology
Psychology and Behaviour
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Nursing Practice and Professional Values
Pharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Mental Health Nursing Across the Lifespan
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
UCAS Code:B76F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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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 — University of Chester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£35,500
3 years£24,000£30,000£33,500
5 years£27,500£33,500£38,500

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
£30,000
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 £3,500 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

79%Working
2%Studying
6%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
92%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
83%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
41%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
58%
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 Chester

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

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