Abertay University

BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing

Abertay UniversityDundee, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study a three-year BSc (Hons) dedicated to Mental Health Nursing. Top in Scotland for overall satisfaction (NSS 2025, Mental Health Nursing).

Key highlights

  • Top in Scotland for overall satisfaction in Mental Health Nursing (NSS 2025)
  • Degree dedicated entirely to the mental health nursing field

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: interview — All applicants must attend for interview and, if successful, must undergo health screening and criminal record checks.
  • Additional condition: professional_registration — The University must affirm this declaration before registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is possible.
  • GCSE: C/4 — English and Maths All applicants must have passes in English in one of the following: National 5 C and GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Abertay IB30+ Scholarship

    This is an award of up to £7,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years.

  • Abertay International Scholarship

    This is an award of up to £3,000 per year, for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.

  • Abertay Partner Excellence Scholarship

    This is an award of up to £5,000 per year, for a maximum of two years total study, and is open to all new undergraduate and postgraduate taught international students.

  • Baillie Gifford Scholarship: STEM Scholarship for Women

    Scholarship awards of up to £1,500. Awards are paid in two instalments, one per academic term.

  • Dean's Scholarship

    This is an award of up to £5,000 per year for up to a maximum of four years, for prospective new international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

  • Principal's Excellence Scholarship - Global

    This is an award of up to £7,000 per year for a maximum of four years total study and is open to all new undergraduate and postgraduate taught prospective international students.

  • Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust

    Awards of up to £500 to help students manage the burden of unexpected financial costs.

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Mental Health Nurse
  • Community Mental Health Nurse
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Nurse
  • Forensic Mental Health Nurse
  • Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: Scotland £1,820 (typically paid by SAAS); rest of UK £9,790 (per year) | International: £16,950 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Abertay University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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