Gain the skills to progress your career in mental health nursing and see the benefits that your care can have on patients and families.
Explore the rewarding and complex study of mental health and develop the skills required to practise nursing in a compassionate and recovery-focused way.
Taught by experts in a friendly and supportive environment, you’ll put theory into practice in our state-of-the art Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, and participate in work placements across the Lothian and Borders area in hospital and community settings. Work placements make up ...
Gain the skills to progress your career in mental health nursing and see the benefits that your care can have on patients and families.<br/><br/>Explore the rewarding and complex study of mental health and develop the skills required to practise nursing in a compassionate and recovery-focused way.<br/>Taught by experts in a friendly and supportive environment, you’ll put theory into practice in our state-of-the art Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, and participate in work placements across the Lothian and Borders area in hospital and community settings. Work placements make up 50% of the course content.<br/><br/>This dynamic, forward-looking three-year course aims to produce effective and skilled practitioners. It offers a combination of theory and practice with opportunities for you to exercise some choice over what you study, including the option of an international placement.<br/><br/>You’ll gain the team working, personal and decision making skills needed to demonstrate your eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council including:<br/><br/>professional values<br/>communication and interpersonal skills<br/>nursing practice and decision making<br/>leadership, management and team working abilities.<br/><br/>Please visit our website for full course and module details.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Sighthill
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B760
Institution Code
E59
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,C Preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject** National 5 Maths OR Applications of Maths at grade C or above also required. National 5 English and a Science subject** at grade C or above required for candidates who do not have these subjects at Higher. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below. Access to HE DiplomaM:27,P:18 Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma in any subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 27 credits at Merit & 18 credits at Pass. English, Maths and a Science subject** must be achieved at Level 2/3 as part of the diploma. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme25 25 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 5, 4, 4, preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject** Standard Level Maths, English and a Science subject** at grade 4 also required if not studied at Higher Level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMP Minimum grades MMP (Merit, Merit, Pass) in any subject.* GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at grade C/4. *Recommended subjects: Health and Social Care/Applied Science/Sports Science/Health Science Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3 Grades H3, H3, H3 preferably to include English or Literary subject* and a Science subject** For those who do not have English, Maths and a Science subject** at Higher level, grade O3 at Ordinary Level will be required.. Scottish HNCPass Pass in any subject with grade C in the graded unit for Year 1 entry. For the subjects below, the National 5 requirements differ. For all other HNC's, National 5 grade C in Maths, English and a Science subject** is also required. - Care and Administrative Practice/Healthcare Practice (No additional National 5 grades required) - Social Care, Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Early Education and Childcare (National 5 grade C in Maths and a Science also required) - Applied Science (National 5 grade C in English and Maths also required) A levelB,C Preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject** GCSE grade C/4 in Maths also required. GCSE grade C/4 in English and a Science subject**/Double Award Science required for candidates who do not have these subjects at A Level. T LevelP Pass in any subject, preferably English or a Literary subject** or a Science Subject** GCSE Maths at C/4 also required. GCSE English and a Science Subject** at C/4 required for applicants who do not have these subjects at A-Level. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,520 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |