Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
London South Bank University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Croydon Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Full time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Croydon Campus

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Full time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

LSBU at Havering and Whipps Cross

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Full time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Course info

Play a vital role in caring for people living with mental health conditions as a mental health nurse. You’ll learn the specialist skills needed to support them, their families and their carers to help them lead fulfilling lives. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a counselling and communication suite to role play realistic work-based scenarios. Plus, you’ll gain real-life experience in a variety of clinical settings such as NHS Trusts, community placements, independent sector and voluntary ...Read more

Play a vital role in caring for people living with mental health conditions as a mental health nurse. You’ll learn the specialist skills needed to support them, their families and their carers to help them lead fulfilling lives. Our state-of-the-art facilities include a counselling and communication suite to role play realistic work-based scenarios. Plus, you’ll gain real-life experience in a variety of clinical settings such as NHS Trusts, community placements, independent sector and voluntary sector organisations. Graduate with the highly specialised and sought-after skillset needed for a rewarding career as a Mental Health Nurse.

Key stats

Social Work
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
85/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
114th
Mental Health Nursing
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mental Health Nursing graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Mental Health Nursing graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
D
Desmond
08 Nov 23

Nice teaching facilities with good directions to lecture venues the worse part has been being unable to check in to lecture classes I think the IT team needs to sort this out ASAP..Read more

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Vivian
10 Jan 23

My best experience is how the lectures are being supportive to students making sure we understand what they are teaching at each end of lecture, the worst aspect is traveling..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30,P:0 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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Popular A-level subjects

Mental Health Nursing

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
41%
Biology
31%
Sociology
23%
English Literature
19%
Health & Social Care
14%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Latest reviews

Latest Mental Health Nursing (General) reviews

Mental Health Nursing (General)
Mental Health Nursing (General)
People With Mental Health Problems: Social Work
D
Desmond
08 Nov 23
Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
Nice teaching facilities with good directions to lecture venues the worse part has been being unable to check in to lecture classes I think the IT team needs to sort this out ASAP...
Read more
V
Vivian
10 Jan 23
Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
My best experience is how the lectures are being supportive to students making sure we understand what they are teaching at each end of lecture, the worst aspect is traveling...
Read more
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London South Bank University
London South Bank University , Southwark

Study in the heart of London with London South Bank University (LSBU) – an institute that empowers students to lead their story,...

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114th
London South Bank University
Electric House 3 Wellesley Road Croydon London CR0 2AG United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Colliers Wood  2.8 miles away Nearest train station: East Croydon  0.2 miles away
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