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UndergraduateBachelor of Nursing (with Honours)UCAS: B760

Mental Health Nursing

University of Chester
Chester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BN (Hons) Mental Health Nursing at University of Chester. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Make a unique contribution to the health and wellbeing of those experiencing, or at risk of developing mental health problems on this pre-registration nursing course. This is a dynamic, interactive, professional course which places the needs of service patients and their families, and Mental Health Nursing practice, at its centre. Our team are committed to supporting students to realise their potential to become compassionate, competent and autonomous mental health nurses, who are able to meet current and future healthcare demands. 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 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Mental Health Nursing Practice
Psychopharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing
Assessment and Care Planning in Mental Health
Mental Health Law and Ethics
Substance Misuse and Dual Diagnosis
Recovery-Focussed Practice and Social Inclusion
Professional Practice and Reflective Inquiry
UCAS Code:B760
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BCC

International Baccalaureate

26 points

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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

£9,790

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 — 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

85%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%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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