Nursing (Mental Health) September Entry
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Pontypridd

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SEP-26

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Nursing is a demanding but rewarding profession that focuses on the care of people. As a mental health nurse, your role is promoting and supporting a person’s recovery and enabling them to have more involvement and control over their condition.This three-year mental health nursing degree combines theory and practice in an innovative way, to focus on the care of people with mental health problems across a wide range of healthcare settings. This course is part of the Nursing and Midwifery subject ...Read more

Nursing is a demanding but rewarding profession that focuses on the care of people. As a mental health nurse, your role is promoting and supporting a person’s recovery and enabling them to have more involvement and control over their condition.This three-year mental health nursing degree combines theory and practice in an innovative way, to focus on the care of people with mental health problems across a wide range of healthcare settings. This course is part of the Nursing and Midwifery subject area which is ranked Top In Wales for course satisfaction and teaching - Guardian League Table 2021. Successful completion of this Mental Health Nursing degree will allow you entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Register as a qualified Mental Health Nurse. Currently, if you are a UK student, the fees for your nursing course will be paid by the Welsh Government. Follow Care Sciences on Twitter and Instagram.Our nursing degrees prepare you for the challenges of modern healthcare through the right mix of knowledge, skills and experience. The theory you learn in the classroom is reinforced by practical learning on campus and work- based learning. Employers are keen to recruit our nursing graduates because they know they are well-prepared, confident, competent and safe practitioners. Once you’ve qualified from the Mental Health Nursing degree and registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) you could work anywhere in the UK or in some overseas countries. Our graduates find work as mental health nurses in a range of settings from NHS hospitals, private providers, community drug and alcohol team, community health centres, to educational, charitable and voluntary providers.

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83/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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45th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
77th
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Abel
03 Mar 26

Best is all the environment uni provides Things could be made better with bringing more face to face interaction..Read more

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Ellie
03 Feb 26

Great student experience, made some great friends and a lovely learning environment, staff are really supportive and welcoming and have a wealth of knowledge to share. University..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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£16,200 per year

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Abel
03 Mar 26
Nursing (Adult) April Entry
Best is all the environment uni provides Things could be made better with bringing more face to face interaction...
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Ellie
03 Feb 26
Nursing (Child)
Great student experience, made some great friends and a lovely learning environment, staff are really supportive and welcoming and have a wealth of knowledge to share. University...
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

The University of South Wales (USW) offers an industry-connected education designed to prepare students for real-world success....

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
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