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UndergraduateBachelor of Nursing (with Honours)UCAS: B762

Mental Health Nursing

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£33,600Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BNurs (H) Mental Health Nursing at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our BNurs/MNurs Mental Health Nursing course will help you become a skilled and highly sought-after graduate nurse specialising in caring for mental health patients in a range of settings. You will split your time equally between learning theory on campus and applying your knowledge to practice alongside other health professionals in a range of healthcare settings . You will receive support from both our staff and your fellow students throughout your time at Manchester, as well as from experienced colleagues in practice. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 83% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology
Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Acute Mental Health Nursing Practice
Community Mental Health and Social Care
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nursing
Leadership and Professional Practice in Mental Health
Mental Health Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B762
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

BCC, including at least one science from the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

30 points overall. 5,4,4 in Higher Level subjects including at least one science related subject from Biology, Chemistry, Sports and Health Science or Psychology. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£33,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£100,800

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 Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,000£29,500
3 years£26,000£30,000£33,500
5 years£29,000£32,500£38,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 14% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
1%Studying
7%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
89%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

1 Scholarship Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

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Need-based

The Sadler Bursary

University of Manchester · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Manchester

About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Mental Health Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#35QS World
#8UK Ranking
46,305+Students
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