Using values based approaches to promote individual strengths, mental wellbeing and independence, Mental Health Nurses support people finding it difficult to cope due to mental health problems.
Students undertake practice learning experience for 50% of the course in a broad range of placements within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. These include NHS community and hospital placements as well as independent and voluntary sector experience.
During these practice learning experiences students are involved in mental health nursing activities, including assessment and providing c...
Using values based approaches to promote individual strengths, mental wellbeing and independence, Mental Health Nurses support people finding it difficult to cope due to mental health problems. <br/>Students undertake practice learning experience for 50% of the course in a broad range of placements within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. These include NHS community and hospital placements as well as independent and voluntary sector experience. <br/>During these practice learning experiences students are involved in mental health nursing activities, including assessment and providing care and support for a range of patients relevant to their chosen nursing pathway. <br/>For all fields there are opportunities for international placement.<br/>On successful completion of the programme, graduates are eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B760
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Scottish HigherB,C,C Must include Higher English or Essay based subject plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths at C or Numeracy at SCQF level 5 Access to HE DiplomaM:21,P:24 Access to HE Diploma with minimum of 60 credits with 45 at level 3 . Access to HE Diploma in Health or Care – Requires GCSE Maths and English C/4 if not included in Access Diploma. SWAP Access to Nursing applications from our partner colleges only, grades required BBB International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 IB Diploma of 24 with specific scores of SL 4 in Maths and English A at SL or HL at Grade 5 or English B at SL Grade 6 or HL at Grade 5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3 to include English or Essay based subject plus Maths at Ordinary Level O3/O4 Scottish HNCPass HNC in most subjects accepted as long as you also have National 5 Maths/Application of Maths at C or Numeracy at SCQF level 5 See further information on year 2 entry requirements with an HNC Care and Administrative Practice or HNC Healthcare Practice Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship. A levelB,C plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4 T LevelPass (C and above) Health and Science: Science Health and Science: Healthcare Science Health and Science: Health Education and Childcare plus GCSE Maths and English at C/4 or above |
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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 | £15,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |