MSc Mental Health Nursing Kirkcaldy
Course overview
The MSc Mental Health Nursing (Kirkcaldy) at the University of Dundee is a distinctive course that provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects essential for individuals to understand mental health care. The MSc is an advanced, two-year accelerated programme for graduates who want to gain more knowledge and build a career as a mental health nurse. Students will learn through a combination of theory, clinical experience, and research-based learning. Students will be exposed to simulation-based learning and scenario training. This will prepare students for real clinical challenges.
The MSc in Mental Health Nursing (Kirkcaldy) from the University of Dundee provides students with support from experienced academics and practitioners. They will also have the opportunity to develop therapeutic communication skills, crisis intervention techniques, and compassionate approaches to patient recovery and well-being. After completing this course, graduates are qualified to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This is the beginning of a career as a professional mental health nurse.
Entry requirements
Applicants to the MSc Mental Health Nursing (Kirkcaldy) in the University of Dundee must hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline and meet English language requirements.
Grade Requirements:
- An undergraduate degree, around 45% or a GPA of 2.0/4.0, 2.8/5.0 or 3.5/7.0
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 £1,500Alumni Scholarship
Value: £1,500 - £3,000
Up to £1,500Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Dentistry
Value - £2,000 - £2,500 per year.
Up to £2,000Dow Memorial Trust Scholarship - Medicine
Value: £2,000 - £2,500 per year.
Up to £2,000GEMS Scholarship
Value - £6,000 per year of study
Up to £6,000Global Excellence Scholarship Undergraduate
Value: £7,500 per year of study.
Up to £7,500Vice Chancellor's East Asia Undergraduate Scholarship
Value - £4,000
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of MSc Mental Health Nursing (Kirkcaldy) from the University of Dundee are well-prepared to enter several roles in mental health care, both within the UK and internationally. Career options include:
- Mental Health Nurse (NHS or private sector)
- Community Psychiatric Nurse
- Crisis Intervention Specialist
- Forensic or Rehabilitation Nurse
- Mental Health Researcher or Policy Advisor
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students on the MSc Mental Health Nursing (Kirkcaldy) in the University of Dundee is £23,150 per year. Please note that tuition fees may be subject to annual review.
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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