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UndergraduatePostgraduate DiplomaUCAS: B750

Nursing (Mental Health)

University of West London
Reading, England
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2 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgDip Nursing (Mental Health) at University of West London. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This course has been approved against the new Nursing and Midwifery Council Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses. These standards set out the knowledge and skills you will learn as the next generation of mental health nurses, to enable you to deliver world-class person-centred, evidence-based care. Are you ready to make a difference and embark on a rewarding career in nursing? A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Mental Health Nursing
Pharmacology and Psychopharmacology
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
Therapeutic Communication and Relationships
Mental Health Conditions and Interventions
Physical Health and Comorbidity Management
Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methods
Clinical Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:B750
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic51

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of West London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,500£33,500
3 years£21,000£31,000£38,000
5 years£25,000£34,500£43,500

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
£31,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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

75%Working
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
40%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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
97%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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