University of Dundee

BSc Mental Health Nursing

University of Dundee

Course overview

This BSc Mental Health Nursing from the University of Dundee is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to build a career in the mental healthcare sector. This three-year programme combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical placements, aiming to help students develop the compassion, resilience, and professional expertise necessary to become Mental Health Nurses.

The course combines classroom and practical teaching methods to provide students with experience in hospitals, community settings, and specialist care environments. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and begin their careers as qualified mental health nurses within the UK or abroad.

Entry requirements

International applicants applying for the BSc Mental Health Nursing  must meet the following academic and English language criteria:

 

Grade Requirements:

  • A-Levels: CC grades. 

  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: MMP.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.

English Language Requirements:

  • International students must have an IELTS score of at least 7.0 overall.

Scholarships

  • Alumni and Family Scholarship

    Value: £1,500 - £3,000

    Up to £1,500

  • Alumni Scholarship

    Value: £1,500 - £3,000

    Up to £1,500

  • Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Dentistry

    Value - £2,000 - £2,500 per year.

    Up to £2,000

  • Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Medicine

    Value: £2,000 - £2,500 per year.

    Up to £2,000

  • GEMS Scholarship

    Value - £6,000 per year of study

    Up to £6,000

  • Global Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate

    Value: £7,500 per year of study.

    Up to £7,500

  • Vice Chancellor's East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship

    Value - £4,000

    Up to £4,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Mental Health Nursing from the University of Dundee are prepared for diverse roles across the mental health sector. Career opportunities include:

 

  • Mental Health Nurse

  • Community Psychiatric Nurse

  • Substance Misuse Specialist

  • Mental Health Researcher or Educator

  • Healthcare Coordinator

Cost of study

 The tuition fee for international students studying for a BSc in Mental Health Nursing in the University of Dundee is £23,150 per year. Please note that tuition fees are subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To learn more about this process, please speak with one of our trained counsellors.

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