UCAS Codes
B760 (In-person), B763 (Blended learning)
As a mental health nurse you’ll help people to work towards recovery with the aim of living fulfilling lives in society. We offer a choice of in-person or blended learning delivery.
Mental health nurses work in people's homes, specialist clinics, GP practices and prisons, as well as hospital wards and care homes. When you study a mental health nursing degree, you'll work in multi-disciplinary teams alongside:
- Psychiatrists
- Social workers
- Psychologists
- Occupational therapists
As a mental health nurse you might support children, adolescents, working age or older adults.
You'll need to be open-minded and motivated to help patients understand themselves and their condition. Whether it's assisting someone to overcome major surgery or helping someone with agoraphobia leave their house, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that you've made a real difference to people's lives.
This course is supported by Comensus, a group of service users and carers who contribute to health education by sharing lived experience directly with students. Their involvement helps our nursing students develop empathy, communication skills and a person-centred approach to care.
Why study with us
- As a UK student on this programme you'll be eligible for a £5,000 NHS Learning Support Fund. You'll also be eligible for a specialist subject payment of £1,000 per year for studying mental health (new students only). This doesn’t have to be paid back after finishing your degree.
- The course is split between 50% theoretical study and 50% practical clinical experience. You'll work with other students who’ve chosen the same field of nursing as you.
- Our blended learning delivery option provides the flexibility to balance study with your other commitments. 80% of the theoretical content on the course is delivered online.
University of Leeds