BSc Nursing Studies (Mental Health) at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

BSc Nursing Studies (Mental Health) prepares students to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as Registered Nurses in mental health. Half of learning takes place in clinical placements in community, hospital and specialist settings, and students train in GCU's Interprofessional Simulation Centre.

Duration: 3 years full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students explore the causes, symptoms and treatments of conditions such as depression, addiction, eating disorders and dementia. Year 1 modules are 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 (Mental Health) and Practice Learning Experience Part 1.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible for NMC registration as a Registered Nurse and can work in the NHS and other sectors, in management or research. Practice partners include NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lanarkshire.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 standard entry: UCAS Tariff 69; Scottish Highers BCC or equivalent including a Higher in an essay-based subject plus National 5 Maths or Application of Maths; A-levels BC or equivalent including GCSE Maths and English. Minimum entry (widening access students only): UCAS Tariff 63; Highers CCC; A-levels CC including GCSE Maths and English. Year 2 entry: HNC in Health Care Practice with interview and specific units. Offers are subject to satisfactory Occupational Health and PVG screening. Applicants must be 17 by the first January after the programme begins and should have evidence of assessed study within the last five years; selected applicants attend an Applicant Day.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

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