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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B7S5

Mental Health Nursing Practice

University of Sunderland
Sunderland, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice at University of Sunderland is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Sunderland, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Deliver restorative interventions to those experiencing mental distress and illness. Develop interpersonal therapeutic skills to promote recovery and positive mental wellbeing. Graduate ready to deliver effective and sincere person-centred care. BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice will lead to registration as a qualified nurse in mental health. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, 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 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Mental Health Nursing
Psychopharmacology and Physical Health Monitoring
Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Recovery-Focused Interventions and Care Planning
Mental Health Law and Professional Practice
Family
Community and Systems-Based Care
Mental Health Nursing Practice Placement and Portfolio
UCAS Code:B7S5
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500

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 Sunderland

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£29,000£35,000
3 years£22,500£29,000£39,000
5 years£23,500£31,500£42,500

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
£29,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
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

65%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
15%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
90%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Sunderland

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

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