Nursing (Mental Health)
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    Nursing (Mental Health)

    University of Salford
    University of Salford
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Salford
    University Rank:#901
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 17,520 / Years
    Nursing (Mental Health)

    About

    Introduction

    In a nutshell

    International applicants: please check the international intakes page for the latest information and application dates.

    Mental health nursing is a demanding yet rewarding career. The programme will give you the knowledge and skills to aid people to have more involvement and control over their mental health by promoting and supporting people in a variety of health and social care settings.

    Upon completing this approved course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse.

    You can find full details of our entry requirements and application process in the 'What you need to know' section further down this page.

    You will:

    • Work towards the NMC (Nursing & Midwifery Council) registration via an accelerated route and while gaining a highly regarded master's qualification.
    • Combine theoretical learning (50%) with practical clinical experience (50%).
    • Study within an interprofessional learning environment.
    • Have the opportunity to go on an international placement to experience care outside of the UK.
    Placement

    options available

    International

    students accepted

    Course accreditations

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Requirements

    What you need to know

    Applicant profile

    As part of the direct application process to the University of Salford, you will need to provide evidence of health and/or social care experiences within the last 5 years equivalent to 800 hours.

    This health and/ or social care experience within the last 5 years could be in a variety of settings, for example, experiences with charity, educational, voluntary work, being a carer or service user, or paid / unpaid work. You will need to describe how this experience has prepared you for your chosen field of nursing in relation to key programme objectives.

    At this point in your application, you do not need to evidence 800 hours of care experience. Following interview you will be asked for this evidence and a reference which explicitly supports the hours claimed. This will form part of your conditional offer.

    If fully met, once you start your programme these 800 hours will count towards the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) requirement to complete a minimum of 4600 hours by the end of the programme.

    English language requirements

    If you are an international student and not from a majority English-speaking country, you will need IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0. 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.

    Additional Criteria

    Due to the nature of the work experience placements and exposure to vulnerable members of the public, all places offered are subject to the following:

    • Subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (Enhanced Disclosure).
    • Subject to a satisfactory medical clearance.

    UK Visas and Immigration Compliance

    The programme is compliant with tier 4 of the UKVI and teaching will be delivered over a minimum of two and a half days per week.

    Standard entry requirements

    GCSE

    GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or above.

    Undergraduate degree

    2:1 or above in any discipline.

    Please read the full 'What you need to know' section above for details of other requirements.

    Pre-requisite 800 hours

    As part of the direct application process to the University of Salford, you will need to provide evidence of health and/or social care experiences within the last 5 years equivalent to 800 hours.

    This health and/ or social care experience within the last 5 years could be in a variety of settings, for example, experiences with: charity, educational, voluntary work, being a carer or service user, paid / unpaid work. You will need to describe how this experience has prepared you for your chosen field of nursing in relation to key programme objectives.

    At this point in your application you do not need to evidence 800 hours of care experience. Following interview you will be asked for this evidence and a reference which explicitly supports the hours claimed. This will form part of your conditional offer.

    If fully met, once you start your programme these 800 hours will count towards the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) requirement to complete a minimum of 4600 hours by the end of the programme.

    Alternative entry requirements

    Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

    We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

    The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

    Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

    Already have a nursing degree?

    If you have an existing Honours Degree or Masters in Nursing and would like to change your field of practice, you could be granted up to two thirds of credit value of the programme. Contact us to find out more about the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process and accelerated course options for existing registrants.

    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.

    Type of studyYearFees
    Full-time home2025/26 £9,535.00per year
    Full-time international2025/26 £17,000.00per year

    Additional costs

    For more information about uniforms, DBS, Occupational Health clearance, and immunisations, visit our Information for Students page.

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

    Additional funding support for healthcare students

    The NHS Learning Support Fund is available to students studying the following courses:

    • Diagnostic Radiography
    • Occupational Therapy (including pre-registration master's)
    • Physiotherapy
    • Podiatry (including pre-registration master's)
    • Prosthetics and Orthotics
    • Midwifery
    • Nursing (adult, child, mental health, learning disability, joint nursing/social work; including pre-registration Master's)

    Visit the NHSBSA website for further information.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    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).

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    What about after uni?

    As a graduate and qualified staff nurse in your chosen field of nursing 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.

    Career Links

    You will work alongside a practice supervisor and assessor in the clinical practice areas where you will experience a wide variety of caregiving settings.

    You will be expected to work the same shift patterns as your practice supervisors (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 a range of clinical areas including the NHS, Private, Independent and Voluntary organisations.

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    Nursing (Mental Health)
    University of Salford
    University of Salford
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Salford

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