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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B78F
Nursing (Mental Health) with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) with Foundation Year at University of Derby. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you. The Foundation Year course leads on to the full Mental Health Nursing degree that is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council meaning when you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register and practise as a nurse. International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, 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 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
Applied Biology and Physiology
Introduction to Chemistry
Academic Writing and Numeracy
Health and Social Care Context
Psychology Fundamentals
Communication Skills for Healthcare
Professional Practice and Ethics
Foundation Portfolio and Reflective Practice
UCAS Code:B78F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,900
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,600
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
UK fee £9,535 per year for 2026/27. International fee not stated on page
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
88%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
71%Learning resources
83%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Derby
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