Nursing (Mental Health)

UCAS code: B760

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

About this course Become a nurse with BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 3rd in the UK and 13th in the world (QS World Rankings by Subject 2026), and be there when it matters.

On your three-year BSc Nursing (Mental Health) degree you'll develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality, evidence-based care to people and their families experiencing challenges to their mental health through an extensive range of placements, simulated practice in our specialist facilities, and clinical skills teaching by world-class educators and practitioners.

Key features of the course:

• Learn how to deliver person centred care using trauma informed approaches, and respond with compassion to the unique needs and lived experiences of all people and their families.

• Join a supportive community of nursing students and academics who can assist you at every stage of your journey, from student to Nurse

• Graduate from this course with the opportunity to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

• Learn from experienced registered nurses, people with lived experience and train in our modern facilities, as well as through placements in various healthcare settings, such as: early intervention teams, community mental health services, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment clinics, child and adolescent mental health services, inpatient wards, mother and baby units (supporting postnatal mental health), and forensic mental health services.

Student support You'll be supported from day one, both during your time studying on campus and during your placements, by your personal support network of academics: your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), a senior tutor, and by your fellow students via initiatives like our excellent Student buddy scheme and the initiative of Schwartz Rounds designed to support health-care staff to deliver compassionate care by helping them to reflect on their work in groups of peers.

Further information You'll graduate from this course with the opportunity to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health).

The NHS Learning Support Fund may assist your journey to becoming a registered healthcare professional. If you're a UK applicant you could be eligible for £5,000 per academic year, depending on your programme of study.

• 92% of our research has been classed as world leading or internationally excellent Research Excellence Framework, 2021.

Throughout this course you'll explore the breadth of the discipline, equipping you with the skills to become a registered Nurse.

Year 1: Working in partnership in mental health nursing, integrating physical health and pharmacology.

Year 2: Exploring psychosocial interventions and supporting people with serious mental illness.

Year 3: Leading innovation and managing complex care in mental health.

For a full list of modules available please visit the course page.

Throughout your degree you'll be supported to achieve your best in assessments by our vibrant Health Sciences community, your Personal Academic Tutor, and your Practice Mentor.

Assessments on this programme range from coursework, written and practical exams to projects. Assessment takes place throughout the course to ensure that you are reaching the right levels of attainment. Your practical skills will be assessed whist you are on placement and recorded by your Practice Mentor.