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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B780

Nursing (Mental Health)

University of Derby
Derby, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Derby. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. At a time when mental health problems affect one in four of the population, there is an urgent need for more nurses with specialist skills. Our BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) prepares you to support client groups with acute, diverse and long-term conditions. Why choose this course This course offers substantial practical experience to ensure you meet exacting professional standards. International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 90% 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
Mental Health Across the Lifespan
Acute Mental Health Conditions
Chronic Mental Health and Long-term Management
Mental Health Law and Ethics
Clinical Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:B780
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

UCAS Points106

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown for 2026/27 entry; annual fee for full-time 3-year course

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£30,000£36,000
3 years£26,500£30,500£36,000
5 years£30,000£35,000£41,500

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
£30,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
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

80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%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
81%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
72%
Organisation and management
38%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
60%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Derby

University of Derby offers Nursing (Mental Health) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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