4Oct
UndergraduateUniversity of Leeds has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others? Then you’re in the right place. We need mental health nurses who are compassionate, committed and motivated to work to support those experiencing mental health issues. This includes the ability to work in partnership not just with an individual, but with those important to them such as carers and loved ones. Mental health nurses work to maximise and promote the wellbeing of others, and enable 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 both of which are vital in promoting and supporting individuals’ mental health. You'll learn how to work as part of a multidisciplinary 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 proud to be recognised within the top 10 Universities in the UK for nursing education (The Complete University Guide 2025). Become a nurse with us and change lives today. Leeds has 100% employability for successful graduates from the course who wish to continue into employment, with established links with our local partnership NHS Trust. Course highlights
- Ranked 6th in the UK for Nursing (Complete University Guide 2025).
- 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 will 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.
Assessment method
We use a range of assessment methods, including essays, exams, presentations, project work, practical skills examinations and multiple-choice questions. You’ll need to demonstrate the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques, as well as your emerging abilities, skills and competencies.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 15 credits P: 6 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBBCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
T Level - M
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/h952/nursing-mental-health-bsc#section3
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Other
When applying, you should provide an academic reference, which also includes a statement which attests to your character and good standing
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees
Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT