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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Abertay Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Abertay Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
This course is underpinned by a philosophy of values-based and relational nursing practice, with a strong focus on the delivery of research-informed, person-centred care in a mental health setting.
Three year Honours degreeThis three year Mental Health Nursing degree is designed to give you all the knowledge, skills and experiences you need to practice as a mental health nurse. Student placements begin in the first term of year one, with
50% of your learning happening in the university, and 50% happening in practice. Uniquely, you'll graduate with
an honours degree after only three years, having explored topics such as psychological interventions, physical and mental health, professional working and leadership in nursing.
Learning: 50% placement & 50% in the classroomSplitting your time between placements and the classroom means that everything you learn is integrated to aid your development. You'll complete around 2,300 hours of practice-based work by the end of your degree, and have experience of a diverse range of settings and situations.We actively encourage you to build self-awareness and resilience through our interactive teaching methods, so you'll have space and time for personal and professional reflection. You'll get a consistently high level of support from a team of tutors and lecturers who come from a variety of clinical backgrounds. This is to help prepare you for the challenges of working in this field.We help you to become a reflective, self-aware and person-centred mental health practitioner.
Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery CouncilThis Mental Health Nursing degree is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) meaning you can register as a qualified nurse (mental health) when you graduate. This degree ranked in the
UK top 20 for Teaching Satisfaction(2023 Guardian University Guide) and also
top in Scotland for Teaching Satisfaction(2023 National Student Survey).
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBC Grades / Points required
HNC (BTEC):
D Grades / Points required
HND (BTEC):
D Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
27 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Entry into Year 1 with HNC (BTEC) Health & Social Care
Entry into Year 1 with HND (BTEC) Health & Social Care
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
IO Maths at C or better
Applied ScienceHealth and Social Care
Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:-Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit BCare & Administrative Practice - Graded Unit BChildhood Practice - Graded Unit BCounselling - Graded Unit BHealthcare Practice - Graded Unit BSocial Care - Graded Unit BSocial Science - Graded Unit BNext Gen Social Science - Graded Unit MSocial Services - Graded Unit BWorking with Communities - Graded Unit B
Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:-Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit BCounselling - Graded Unit BLegal Services - Graded Units BBSocial Science - Graded Units BB
in Core Component.Education & Early YearsHealthHealthcare ScienceScience
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£15,000 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£15,000 per year
Students from International
£15000 Per year
