Nursing (Mental Health)

Are you passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of others? Then you’re in the right place.

We need mental health nurses who are compassionate, committed and motivated to work to support those experiencing mental health issues.

This includes the ability to work in partnership not just with an individual, but with those important to them such as carers and loved ones. Mental health nurses work to maximise and promote the wellbeing of others, and enable people to make a positive difference in their own lives.

This course will enable you to become a future-focused mental health nurse who has the competence and confidence to think critically and deliver high-quality, compassionate and evidence-informed care. We'll support you to develop resilience and excellent communication skills both of which are vital in promoting and supporting individuals’ mental health. You'll learn how to work as part of a multidisciplinary team including GPs, social workers, carers, and psychiatrists.

We work closely with health and social care organisations to ensure this course provides education which fully meets the changing health needs of the population.

We're proud to be recognised within the top 10 Universities in the UK for nursing education (The Complete University Guide 2025).

Become a nurse with us and change lives today.

Leeds has 100% employability for successful graduates from the course who wish to continue into employment, with established links with our local partnership NHS Trust.

Course highlights

• Ranked 6th in the UK for Nursing (Complete University Guide 2025).

• The mental health teaching team works in close partnership with service users and carers as well as practitioners. These ‘experts by experience’ support course content development and programme recruitment. This enhances your learning and ensures an appreciation and understanding of lived mental health experience.

• For some students able to meet specific criteria, there’s an opportunity to undertake a short international placement experience in Year 3. You could also add a study abroad year. Find out more about options to study abroad.

• You will have access to simulation facilities and engaging online learning packages, while still gaining essential experience on campus and in-practice environments. Our clinical skills suite recreates a variety of healthcare settings, including a community flat, intensive care unit and hospital ward.

Accreditation
Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Students who successfully complete this programme will be able to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Nursing and Midwifery Council