Overview

Unlike many of the older, traditional nursing schools, at Essex you receive a fresh, contemporary and relevant nurse education programme. The Nursing (Mental Health) (Including Year Abroad) programme from University of Essex you will work with local organisations to ensure that you gain the best experience possible during your time with us, and studying alongside other health professionals means that you also have the opportunity to gain expert knowledge from them.

Your future

Successful completion of our BSc Nursing (Mental Health) leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) on the Professional Register as a “Registered Mental Health Nurse” allowing you to practise as a nurse in the UK.

86% of our graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024).

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Person-Centred Care

Welfare, Wellbeing and Health

Advocacy, Activism and Resistance

Relationship Based Practice

Supervising Learning in Clinical Practice

Nursing Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Nursing View 363 other Bachelors in Nursing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSEs: Mathematics and English Language C/4. Acceptable alternatives are listed further down this page

A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels.

BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.

IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554.

IB Career-related Programme: We consider combinations of IB Diploma Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications.

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Tuition Fees

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24360 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Your future

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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