BSc (Hons) Nursing (Nursing Associate Pathway) (Mental Health)

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID B716

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesApril-2026

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Duration 18 month(s)

Next Intake April-2026

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Nursing Associate Pathway) (Mental Health)

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

Mental health nurses work in hospitals or in the community, offering support, education and care to people using mental health services. On this course, you will experience the realities of contemporary 24-hour service provision when caring for patients across all aspects of the health/ill health continuum.

50% of your studies will be spent in hospital and community settings, within the NHS and independent sector which includes prison placements, where you will spend time in a well-supported environment, working alongside qualified practice assessors and supervisors.

This accelerated programme is NMC approved and on successful completion you will have a recognised degree qualification that leads to registration as a qualified nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

You will:

Learn how to support people during the most acute phases of their distress
Learn how to work with people who have issues around substance misuse or offending behaviour
Learn how to help those with ongoing mental health conditions

Placement

options available

Course accreditations

Simulation Flat used by MH Nursing students

This is for you if...

You are hardworking and committed

You are prepared to work shifts

You are a compassionate and caring character

You can see yourself working with people from all kinds of backgrounds

You want to make a real difference

You have a strong desire to help people

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What You Need To Know

APPLICANT PROFILE

Nursing is not a nine-to-five job. Neither is being a student nurse:

You will be expected to work the same shifts as your practice supervisor in hospital and community settings
You do not get long holiday breaks; our course works on the basis of seven weeks of annual leave per year (six weeks are allocated and non-negotiable plus one week of flexible annual leave)
Your placement may be up to 90 minutes away from the University of Salford

As part of the application process, you may be invited to complete an assessment / attend an online activity. If this is the case, we will contact you with further details.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

If you are an international student and not from a majority English-speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications. If you do not have the English language requirements, you could take the Pre-Sessional English course to gain entry onto this degree.

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

GCSE English and maths at grade c/grade 4 minimum (or equivalent)

The GCSE requirement is in addition to the Level 5 qualification detailed below.

It is preferred that applicants already hold grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language/Literature and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification, prior to making their application. Applicants who are in the process of completing their GCSE English Language and Mathematics or level 2 equivalents may also be considered.

For applicants who do not hold GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or above, the following qualifications may be considered: Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics or a Maths Equivalency Test. For more information please visit www.equivalencytesting.com

Level 5 qualification

You will need a Level 5 Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and you will need to be registered with the NMC as a nursing associate.

How Much?

Your tuition fees are regulated by the UK government who has proposed changes to tuition fees for UK students studying in England from 1 August 2025. The fee stated reflects this proposed change, but remains subject to parliamentary approval. Your tuition fees may increase in your first and each subsequent year of your programme to the maximum amount permitted by UK law or regulation for that academic year.

Your fees for the 6-month portion of the programme will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Additional funding support for healthcare students

The NHS Learning Support Fund is available to students studying Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics and Orthotics, Midwifery, and Nursing (adult, child, mental health, learning disability, joint nursing/social work).

Visit the NHSBSA website for further information.

Type of study	Year	Fees
Full-time home	2024/25	£9,250.00per year
Full-time home	2025/26	£9,535.00per year

Additional costs

For more information about uniforms, DBS, Occupational Health clearance, and immunisations, visit our Student Onboarding DBS and Occupational Health page.

You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

As a graduate and qualified staff nurse in your chosen field of practice you will be able to apply for a job in either an acute setting such as a hospital or in the community. You may want to work within the NHS or in the public and private sectors for example, a ward, a health centre, a prison, a care home or a hospice.

A taste of what you could become

a qualified nurse

and more...

Career Links

You will work alongside a qualified practice assessors and supervisors in practice learning areas where you will experience a wide variety of care-giving settings. You will be expected to work the same shift patterns as your practice supervisor (including weekends and night duty) and will need to be able to travel to and from clinical placements.

You will spend half of your time at the University and the other half working in hospital and community settings, within the NHS and independent sector. These practice learning opportunities will be across the Greater Manchester area including Salford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham and Rochdale.