Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others? You’re in the right place to be the best mental health nurse you can be.We need mental health nurses who are compassionate, committed and motivated to engage proactively with those experiencing mental health issues. This includes the ability to work with the entire family unit, maximising and promoting the wellbeing of others and enabling people to make a positive difference in their own lives.This course will enable you to become a future-focused mental health nurse who has the competence and confidence to think critically and deliver high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-informed care. We’ll support you to develop resilience and excellent communication skills. These skills are vital in promoting and supporting individuals’ mental health while working as part of a healthcare team including GPs, social workers, carers, and psychiatrists.We work closely with health and social care organisations to ensure this course provides education which fully meets the changing health needs of the population.We’re top 10 in the UK for nursing (The Complete University Guide 2025). Become a nurse with us and change lives today.If you're a UK student on this course, you may be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year – find out more on the NHS Learning Support Fund Website.Leeds has 100% employability for our nurses who wish to continue into employment.Course highlightsRanked 6th in the UK for Nursing (Complete University Guide 2025), we'll provide you with the outstanding education you need to flourish as a mental health nurse.The mental health teaching team works in close partnership with service users and carers as well as practitioners. These ‘experts by experience’ support course content development and programme recruitment. This enhances your learning and ensures an appreciation and understanding of lived mental health experience.For some students able to meet specific criteria, there’s an opportunity to undertake a short international placement experience in year 3. You could also add a study abroad year. Find out more about options to study abroad.You’ll have access to simulation facilities and engaging online learning packages, while still gaining essential experience on campus and in-practice environments. Our clinical skills suite recreates a variety of healthcare settings, including a community flat, intensive care unit and hospital ward.AccreditationAccredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council Students who successfully complete this programme will be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).