Nursing Studies Hons (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
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Course Overview - Nursing Studies Hons (Mental Health) BSc (Hons)
By promoting individual strengths, mental wellbeing and independence, Mental Health Nurses support people who are finding it difficult to cope with aspects of their life due to mental health problems.
This course focuses on contemporary approaches in the support and treatment available for people with mental health problems. You will 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.
By promoting individual strengths, mental wellbeing and independence, Mental Health Nurses support people who are finding it difficult to cope with aspects of their life due to mental health problems.<br/><br/>This course focuses on contemporary approaches in the support and treatment available for people with mental health problems. You will 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/><br/>During these practice learning experiences, you will be involved in mental health nursing activities, including assessment and the provision of care for a range of patients relevant to their chosen nursing pathway. There are opportunities for international placements or experiences at various points in the course.<br/><br/><strong>Your career</strong><br/>On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The course prepares you to become an effective, recovery focused Mental Health Nurses able to work in a range of settings.<br/><br/>These include hospitals, day services, peoples homes, addiction services, eating disorders services, forensic services, services for older adults with mental health problems, including dementia, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHs). There are also opportunities in private sector mental health services.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B762
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C
to include Higher English or Essay based subject plus Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths or SCQF Level 5 Numeracy and one science subject at C or above
Access to HE Diploma
D:9,M:33,P:3
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, Science and English C/4 if not included in Access Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
IB Diploma of 28 with specific scores of SL 4 in a science subject and 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)
DMM
Applied Science, Biological/Biomedical Science or Health Care related at DMM and GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at C/4
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H3,H3,H3
including Higher Level English or Essay based subject plus Ordinary Level Maths and a Science at minimum O3/O4
Scottish HNC
Pass
HNC in Healthcare Practice with Essential Skills for Care Practice Any Science or Health based HNC’s with Graded unit A. If the HNC does not include SCQF level 5 Numeracy, then Nat 5 C in Maths or equivalent is required. No advanced entry with HNC
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 level
B,C,C
preferably including a science subject, and GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at C/4
T Level
M
Health and Science: Science Health and Science: Healthcare Science Health and Science: Health Education and Childcare plus GCSE English, Maths and a Science at C/4
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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