BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Mental Health) at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies (Mental Health) prepares students to become mental health nurses, covering the causes, symptoms and treatments of conditions such as depression, addiction, eating disorders and dementia. Half of the course is clinical placements in community, hospital and specialist settings, alongside simulation training. Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Nurse is possible on completing year 3, with year 4 adding specialist study and a dissertation.

Duration: 4 years full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Foundations of Nursing Practice, Introduction to Nursing and Professional Values, Introduction to Nursing Care Throughout the Lifespan, An Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice, An Introduction to Nursing Practice and Practice Learning Experience Part 1.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible for NMC registration as a Registered Nurse after year 3 and can apply for positions in the NHS and other sectors, in management or research, through practice partners such as NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lanarkshire. Some graduates have found work in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry: UCAS Tariff 102; Scottish Higher BBBC or equivalent including a Higher in an essay-based subject plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths and one science; A Level BCC or equivalent plus GCSE Maths, English and one science. Minimum entry (widening access applicants only): UCAS Tariff 90; Scottish Higher BCCC including an essay-based Higher plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths and one other science; A Level CCC including GCSE Maths, English and one science. Offers are subject to satisfactory Occupational Health and Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) screenings. Applicants must normally be 17 by the first January after the course begins, should have evidence of assessed study within the last five years, and selected applicants attend an Applicant Day.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

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