BSc Hons Mental Health Nursing (Medway)

Studying Mental Health Nursing at Greenwich is all about learning by doing. From your first day, you’ll step into realistic, hands-on environments that prepare you for the real world. You won’t just be learning theory—you’ll practise skills, reflect on experiences, and gain confidence through both simulation and real clinical placements, so that by the time you graduate, you’re ready to make a real impact.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:

• Simulation Suites: Practice real-life mental health scenarios in state-of-the-art labs, giving you a safe space to develop skills before working with patients.

• Clinical Placements with NHS Partners: Spend a significant portion of your time in placements across hospital and community settings, including Kent & Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust, applying your learning in real situations.

• Interprofessional Workshops: Work alongside other healthcare students, engage in scenario-based learning, and develop teamwork and communication skills essential for mental health care.

• Digital Tools and Academic Resources: Access online platforms and study hubs to reflect on your practice and strengthen your understanding of mental health care.

• Guided Transition to Practice: Mentors and placement supervisors support you as you gradually take on more responsibility, ensuring you feel confident and prepared for professional work.

These experiences are designed to give you a blend of confidence, competence, and compassion—qualities every great mental health nurse needs.

Graduating from the BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Medway) at the University of Greenwich opens the door to a deeply rewarding and meaningful career. You’ll be ready to support individuals through different stages of mental health recovery, work alongside families, and make a real difference in community and clinical settings. Graduates often go on to roles such as Registered Mental Health Nurse, Community Psychiatric Nurse, Forensic Mental Health Nurse, or Specialist Practitioner. Here’s how the University helps you build that future:

• Personal career support: The Careers & Employability Service offers tailored one-to-one advice, workshops on interviews and applications, and career fairs focused on healthcare roles. You’ll also have access to placement opportunities and professional networking throughout your degree.

• Strong graduate outcomes: Around 90% of graduates are in highly skilled employment within 15 months of finishing the course, with many working directly within the NHS. Starting salaries typically average around £31,000 and can rise to over £36,000 after a few years in the field.

• Professional placements and partnerships: You’ll complete clinical placements with NHS trusts across Kent and Southeast London, gaining first-hand experience in hospitals, community settings, and specialist services — building confidence and connections before graduation.

• Accredited qualification: The degree is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), meaning that once you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register and practice as a qualified Mental Health Nurse in the UK.

• Career-ready preparation: By the time you graduate, you’ll have the skills, professional registration, and hands-on experience needed to step into roles in hospitals, mental health units, and community services.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your degree, you could advance your expertise with postgraduate options such as the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, Mental Health Nursing, or leadership and research pathways. These open up opportunities to become an advanced practitioner, lecturer, or manager within mental health services.