Mental Health Nursing
Abertay University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Join one of Scotland’s top undergraduate nursing degrees focused on mental health. Our Mental Health Nursing course is underpinned by a philosophy of values-based and relational nursing practice. It has a strong focus on the delivery of research-informed, person-centred care. This three-year Mental Health Nursing degree provides you with a thought-provoking and contemporary study programme, carefully crafted to equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience you need to practice as a mental ...Read more

Join one of Scotland’s top undergraduate nursing degrees focused on mental health. Our Mental Health Nursing course is underpinned by a philosophy of values-based and relational nursing practice. It has a strong focus on the delivery of research-informed, person-centred care. This three-year Mental Health Nursing degree provides you with a thought-provoking and contemporary study programme, carefully crafted to equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience you need to practice as a mental health nurse. Graduate with an honours degree after only three years and explore a fascinating range of topics, including physical health and wellbeing, anatomy, physiology and human biology. This is your journey to becoming a reflective, self-aware and person-centred practitioner. Throughout your course you’ll enjoy a high level of support from your tutors and lecturers. They are from various clinical backgrounds, and some continue to work in practice. This is complemented by practitioners and colleagues from counselling and nursing.

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  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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77/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
75th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
94th
What students say
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Sophie
30 Jan 25

Nice, small uni with a friendly environment, not much I could really..Read more

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Abigail Oluwafunmilayo
30 Jan 25

I like the studying environment, and I having a good experience in..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A 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):

H3H3H3H3 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

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Other UK

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15,000 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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Latest reviews

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Sophie
30 Jan 25
Mental Health Nursing
Nice, small uni with a friendly environment, not much I could really...
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Abigail Oluwafunmilayo
30 Jan 25
Mental Health Nursing
I like the studying environment, and I having a good experience in...
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Abertay University
Bell Street Dundee scotland DD1 1HG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.3 miles away

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