Mental Health Nursing (with Foundation Year)

About this programme

This NMC-accredited degree puts real-world experience at its core. With 50% of your time on placement, you'll build the practical skills and professional knowledge to set you up for a meaningful career in mental health nursing. This course has multiple potential start dates, please confirm the specific entry point and course details that you would like to apply for: Not sure which nursing course is for you? Read our guide to nursing courses at BU. Apprenticeship route: Our registered nursing degree apprenticeships (RNDA) in Mental Health Nursing and Adult Nursing allow you to be employed and receive a full wage while studying.​ Course review: In order to take advantage of new approaches to learning and teaching, as well as developments in practice, to benefit our students we regularly review all of our courses. This course is currently going through this process and we will update this page to give you full information about what we will be offering once the review process has concluded. These changes will come into effect for all new students from September 2026. Applicants will be notified by our admissions team of any changes. Accredited by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), this course will prepare you to be eligible to register and practice as a registered mental health nurse. Please note that the Foundation Year part of the course is not accredited. Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus. Foundation Year: Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus. 3 years, including mandatory placements or 4 years with the Foundation Year (1 year, followed by 3 years includin