Mental Health Nursing BN (Hons)

Mental health (MH) student nurses learn about working with people of all ages experiencing a range of mental health issues in a variety of settings, addressing not only their mental health but also their physical, social and spiritual needs. MH Nurses work in a variety of settings which are reflected in the clinical placement opportunities which include child and adolescent MH, adult MH in hospital, prison and forensic services, therapeutic substance misuse services and nursing homes.<br/><br/>Mental health nursing at Bangor will lead you to an exciting and rewarding, though demanding, career as a mental health nurse. The course will enable you to develop your career working with people of all ages who are facing physical and mental health challenges, or living with learning disabilities, who need professional mental health nursing care.<br/><br/>You can experience a very wide range of community- and inpatient-based clinical practice placements across north Wales as a mental health nursing student, which could include:<br/><br/><br/>- Child and adolescent mental health services in the community and residential setting.<br/><br/><br/>- Mental health hospital care for adults and older people with 24-hour needs.<br/><br/><br/>- Multidisciplinary community mental health teams for adults and older people.<br/><br/><br/>- Prison and forensic medium secure hospital services with links to the criminal justice service.<br/><br/><br/>- Home treatment, rehabilitation and step-down recovery services.<br/><br/><br/>- Perinatal mental health services.<br/><br/><br/>- Memory services.<br/><br/><br/>- Liaison mental health services.<br/><br/><br/>- Therapeutic substance misuse, peer support and detoxification services.<br/><br/><br/>- Interprofessional Independent hospitals and nursing homes. This course offers the opportunity to gain a degree and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.<br/><br/><br/>This 3-year undergraduate programme is made up of interprofessional modules and field specific mental health modules that equate 120 credits per year.<br/><br/>Bangor accepts applications for nursing courses throughout the year, while places are still available. As some pathways do become full we recommend applications are submitted as soon as possible.<br/><br/>**Flexibility in where you study**<br/>You will be able to use the comprehensive range of facilities for all students at our campuses at both Bangor and Wrexham, and regional learning hubs are being established giving you real flexibility in how and where you learn. 

Make new friends and life-long memories at Bangor University.<br/><br/>With accommodation guaranteed for all Clearing applicants, you can focus on, well, you! Advance your studies with the highest quality teaching, and grow in confidence in a supportive learning environment at a top 15 UK university (Uni Compare Rankings 2026). <br/><br/>There are plenty of places to meet up with friends on Bangor's stunning campus, like Bar Uno, Pontio and Barlows. You'll get the chance to beat your personal best at Brailsford Sports Centre, race against the clock at the athletics track, play on the all-weather floodlit pitch and face your fears on the climbing wall. Bangor is home to a number of specialist facilities, including a Natural History Museum, Botanic Garden and research ship, as well as a replica courtroom and fully equipped media centre.<br/><br/>Bangor’s size and friendly nature makes it easy to get to know people. The beautiful location in North Wales is situated between the mountains and sea and has excellent transport links to major UK cities. It's time to make Bangor your new home!