BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)

At Edge Hill University, the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) programme is designed so you gain hands-on experience right from the start. Around half of your time is spent in professional practice placements across NHS, community, and specialist mental health settings, giving you the chance to work directly with clients while being supported by experienced nurses and supervisors. On campus, the Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre provides realistic environments — including mock wards, consultation rooms, and the Better at Home suite — where you can practise assessments, therapeutic communication, and clinical scenarios safely before heading out on placement. This approach helps you build confidence, refine skills, and feel ready for professional practice:

• Professional Practice Placements: Gain hands-on experience in hospitals, community services, and mental health settings, learning to apply theory in real-world care under supervision.

• Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre: Practice essential nursing skills in lifelike simulated environments, including wards and consultation rooms, using patient simulators to prepare for placements.

• Simulation Debriefs and Reflection: Reflect on your performance in guided sessions with tutors and peers to improve clinical reasoning, decision-making, and communication skills.

• Interprofessional Learning: Collaborate with students from health and social care programmes through group simulations and shared learning to strengthen teamwork skills for real clinical settings.

• Technology-Enhanced Learning: Use digital tools, case studies, and interactive resources to support your understanding of mental health assessment, care planning, and evidence-based practice.

• Campus Learning Resources: Access the Catalyst library and study spaces for placement preparation, research, and linking theory with practice.

Graduating from the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health) at Edge Hill University prepares you to step confidently into a career supporting people’s mental wellbeing across hospitals, community services, and specialist care settings. Many graduates go on to work as Registered Mental Health Nurses, Community Mental Health Specialists, Mental Health Liaison Practitioners, Nurse Educators, Crisis Support Practitioners, or Primary Care Mental Health Practitioners, putting their skills, compassion, and confidence into practice every day:

• Personalised careers support: Edge Hill’s Careers team provides one-to-one guidance, CV and interview support, access to job vacancies, and professional networking opportunities to help you move smoothly into your first role.

• Strong employment outcomes: Around 92% of graduates go on to work or further study within 15 months, with many stepping directly into skilled mental health roles.

• Salary prospects: Early-career mental health nurses can expect earnings around £28,000, with the potential to grow as you gain experience and specialisms.

• Meaningful work and professional networks: Your placements in NHS, community, and specialist services give you hands-on experience and valuable connections with future employers.

• Accreditation with lifelong value: Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), this degree allows you to register as a qualified mental health nurse in the UK, giving your career a strong professional foundation.

• Graduate satisfaction: Many alumni report finding work that is personally rewarding and closely aligned with the skills and values developed during the course.

Further Academic Progression:
Once you’ve completed your degree, you can continue to specialise and grow through postgraduate study, such as Master’s degrees in Advanced Mental Health Practice, Healthcare Leadership, or specialisms like Counselling and Psychotherapy. These pathways can lead to senior clinical roles, research, teaching, or management positions, helping you make an even greater impact in mental health care.