BSc Nursing - Mental Health

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

The BSc Mental Health Nursing course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to understand and respond to often complex challenges experienced by individuals which can impact on their physical, mental and social wellbeing. The course is designed to ensure that you feel confident addressing a range of healthcare needs.

Key highlights

Builds knowledge and skills to respond to complex mental health challenges
Addresses physical, mental and social wellbeing of individuals
Prepares you to confidently address a range of healthcare needs

Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: BCC — Standard Entry Requirements SQA Higher: BCC.
A-level: CC — GCE A Level: CC.
GCSE: 5/C or above — to include Mathematics, Science
Scottish Highers: CCC — minimum (widening access) offer
HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; in a related subject e.g. Healthcare Practice, Social Services, Applied Science, Social Sciences Advanced (SCQF Level 6

Scholarships

Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of fees
International Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500
RGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000
RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

Registered Mental Health Nurse
Community Mental Health Nurse
Crisis Resolution Nurse
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Nurse
Forensic Mental Health Nurse
Substance Misuse Nurse

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £17,080

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 Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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