Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)

Mental health problems currently affect one in four of the UK population. If you’re caring and compassionate, with exceptional communication skills and a real passion for helping people, this degree is for you.
Our nursing programmes are approved to the NMC’s new Future nurse: Standards of Proficiency for registered nurses
Join a course accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council: when you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register and practise as a mental health nurse, as long as you meet the NMC’s requirements
Our nursing courses are ranked 11th in The Guardian University Guide 2019
Gain essential practical experience on a range of placements in different health care and community settings
Benefit from some of the best university facilities of their kind, including our clinical skills suite and our state-of-the-art immersive suite
Learn from a highly experienced, enthusiastic and research-active team who provide full support to help you achieve your ambitions
The Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provide students with a conditional job offer when you enrol on the course
Choose to study at our Derby or Chesterfield Site, starting in September or March
Two of our Mental Health students won the top prize for Outstanding Contribution to Student Affairs at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2018, as a result of setting up the Nursing Society and due to being extremely engaged and committed to the established community.