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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Nursing (Mental Health)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Nursing (Mental Health) course at University of East Anglia.

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A level

B,B,B

Contextual offer: BCC Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of East Anglia. These students are taking Nursing (Mental Health) or another course from the same subject area.

Mental health nursing
SubjectGrade
PsychologyD
BiologyA
Business StudiesA
GeographyA
SociologyC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B760

Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Nursing (Mental Health) course.

Overview

Join UEA’s BSc Mental Health Nursing programme and take the first step toward a rewarding and impactful career. With one in four people experiencing mental health challenges at some point in their lives, mental health nursing has never been more vital. We’re committed to delivering a world-class education that will equip the next generation of mental health professionals to address the evolving landscape of mental health.

With a strong reputation for healthcare education, state-of-the-art facilities, and innovative research, this is the ideal place to launch your career in this field of nursing. You'll benefit from research-led teaching as well as access to clinical expertise. You'll undertake placements in diverse settings such as NHS hospitals, community mental health teams, crisis intervention units, and rehabilitation centres.

The programme covers both foundational nursing skills and specialised mental health topics, working across the life span from birth to death, supporting individuals with a variety of mental health presentations including more complex conditions such as eating disorders, psychosis, PTSD, and personality disorders. The curriculum is built around contemporary mental health concerns, such as digital mental health interventions, the impact of social media on well-being, and the growing need for trauma-informed care.

At UEA, our curriculum emphasises compassionate, holistic care. You'll learn how to address mental health issues by considering psychological, sociological, and biological factors, alongside medical treatment. As well as employing service-users/ex-service users wherever possible to support your learning in the classroom, our patient-centred approach helps reduce stigma and promotes long-term recovery and well-being.

We provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment, with small class sizes and personal tutors who ensure you feel valued throughout your studies.

Graduates of our Mental Health Nursing programme are highly sought after by employers. With strong connections to the NHS and private healthcare providers, you'll be well-positioned for a range of careers in hospitals, community settings, and specialist mental health services.

Disclaimer

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider’s website: www.uea.ac.uk

Source: University of East Anglia

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Health Sciences

Location

Main Site | Norwich

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mental health nursing

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
International£23,100 per year

University of East Anglia student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 113 reviews from University of East Anglia's students and alumni
5 star
39%
4 star
43%
3 star
13%
2 star
5%
1 star
1%
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Unknown year

1 year ago

Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...

(3)
Overall

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Uni life is very fun. You get to spend time with your friends and they're always there so you don't get bored. Norwich is a very average city but again you get used to it and it's also very historic

University life

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Cost of living is hard personally but you get used to it. It depends on how you manage your money

Finance

Foundation year student

1 year ago

The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.

(5)
Student Union

Foundation year student

1 year ago

I haven't had any issues but they're supportive and available when u need them

(4)
Support

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good

(5)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East Anglia

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of East Anglia students who took the Nursing (Mental Health) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Mental health nursing

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

96%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

100%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

96%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

92%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

100%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

92%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

88%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

92%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

88%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

88%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

96%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

92%

high

How well organised is your course?

91%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

74%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

88%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

80%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

92%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

91%

high

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

91%

high

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

96%

high

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

96%

high

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

79%

med

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

75%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

88%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of East Anglia. These students are taking Nursing (Mental Health) or another course from the same subject area.

Mental health nursing
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female82%Male18%
Where students come from
International1%UK99%
Student performance
2:1 or above88%
Number of students100
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of East Anglia graduates who took Nursing (Mental Health) - or another course in the same subject area.

Nursing and midwifery

Earnings

£31k

First year after graduation

£32.1k

Third year after graduation

£33.6k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Nursing (Mental Health).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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