Mental Health Nursing at Keele has been ranked among the best in the country for student positivity, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).   

The course was rated 5th in the UK, climbing nearly 50 places from the 2023 ranking of 53rd. The course scored an impressive 98.6% for student positivity around learning resources on the course. 

The annual National Student Survey is one of the largest exercises of its kind in the world, with almost 346,000 final year students in the UK taking time to answer questions on their university experience. The 2024 edition of the survey posed 26 core questions on issues including academic experience, teaching and assessments, and well-being services. 

Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Professor Julie Green, said: "We are inspired by the NSS outcomes from our Mental Health Nursing students. Our Mental Health academic team provides a great student experience, with additional sessions developed and delivered to focus on specialist Mental Health Nursing skills.  

“We are responsive to student feedback and work in partnership with our clinical partners to ensure the very best experiences for our students, with excellent, diverse placements available.” 

Seven other subjects at Keele secured top 10 rankings in the survey, including Midwifery ranking 9th in the UK.