Accelerated Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 100 graduates of Accelerated Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Mental Health Nursing at University of Salford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mental Health Nursing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Mental Health Nursing courses of University of Salford
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mental Health Nursing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mental Health Nursing at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £26500 | £30000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £28000 | £21500 - £30500 | £24500 - £36000 |
All Mental Health Nursing courses of University of Salford
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mental Health Nursing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25584 | £27896 | £31843 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24953 - £30183 | £23034 - £33331 | £25462 - £38172 |
All Mental Health Nursing Courses in the UK
Course Description
This accelerated nursing programme is designed specifically for students who are already registered nursing associates or who hold a level 5 assistant practitioner qualification. As a successful applicant you will join our BSc Nursing programme part way through to study alongside our existing students. Your initial study will focus on appraising your existing knowledge and skills and building on these in order to demonstrate your suitability for entry onto the NMC register as a Registered Nurse.
Our nursing programmes embody a shared philosophy that represents the values and beliefs of key partners, including: students, patients, service users and families, practice colleagues and university staff. Theoretical underpinnings of the philosophy include: nursing ethics, personalisation, and a safety model ensuring the safety and protection of people of all ages and their carers and families.
Key concepts support the development of professional behaviours, inter-professional working, values and attitudes expected of a compassionate nurse, such as: connectedness, emotional intelligence, and moral responsibility and creativity.
You will work with staff and clinical partners as co-creators in your learning experience. A coaching approach to personal tutoring will unlock your potential and character development as a professional nurse.
A wealth of facilities at university are available to you, including formal teaching, group and one-to-one sessions, a comfortable and enriching learning space with state-of-the-art clinical and immersive simulation suites.
50% of your studies will be spent across hospital and community settings, working alongside qualified assessors and supervisors. You will experience the realities of 24-hour service provision working night shifts and weekends. You may also have the opportunity to go on an international placement.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Accelerated Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) at University of Salford
| 97% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
For entry onto this accelerated programme, applicants will have a background in healthcare practice and a commitment to further developing their skills and knowledge to either a new level of study, or into a different field of practice. As such you will need to be either an existing nursing associate, assistant practitioner, registered nurse or similar. Applications will be subject to assessment of existing qualifications and experience. You will need to have one of the following levels of education in a related subject: Foundation Certificate/Level 3 of CertHE/DipHE/Bachelor's Degree Level 4 of HNC/HND/Foundation Degree programmes CertHE/Level 4 of DipHE/Bachelor's Degree
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mental Health Nursing
All Mental Health Nursing courses of University of Salford
Qualification requirements
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 entry in the 2024 cohort onwards, applicants will be required to have level 2 qualifications in place at the time of application.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
B772
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Student composition of University of Salford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Salford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17080
- postgraduates:
- 4155
- Total:
- 21235
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Mental Health Nursing”: 4965 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Nursing (Blended Learning) (Adult) BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £9250 | £19800 | - | Huddersfield |
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Nursing (Adult) BSc | University of the Highlands and Islands | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £14310 £15996 | - | Inverness |
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Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 69% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | 134 | Sheffield |
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Nursing (Adult) BN (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | 0 £9000 | 0 £9000 | - | Cardiff |
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FAQ about Accelerated Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) University of Salford
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £26500 3 years after graduation and £30000 after graduation.
- Protective service occupations (97%),
- 100 graduates rated the course 53. This means that 53% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Accelerated Nursing (Mental Health) BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Salford.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 9.09% Percentile among all Mental Health Nursing students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.