BSc Nursing – Mental Health at Robert Gordon University

Programme 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. Mental health nursing prioritises working with individuals, families and carers through the development of helpful relationships.

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study the core themes of nursing, sciences, health, and practice learning. You will explore values-based professional, compassionate and family-centred care, health and wellbeing across the lifespan, and learn the essential skills to deliver safe nursing practice in a variety of settings in today’s multi-cultural environment. The core themes advance to a more complex level.

Career pathways

Mental Health Nurses work with people of all ages and in a variety of environments both in the community, hospital and custodial settings. There are a number of specialist areas within this exciting field of nursing such as: Forensics, Problematic substance use, Eating disorders, Elderly.

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Application information

Entry requirements

QS/SQA Higher: BCC. Higher English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths or Applications of Maths and a science subject are required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. GCE A Level: CC. A Level English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are required at GCSE grade 5/C or above if not held at A Level. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H4. Higher English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are required at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher. IB Diploma: 24. Higher Level English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a science subject are required at Standard Level grade 3 if not held at Higher. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: CCC. Higher English and a Science subject are recommended. English, Maths and a Science subject are required at National 5 grade C if not held at Higher. Alternative Qualifications For entry to year 1 we welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated. These include: HNC/HND in a related subject e.g. Healthcare Practice, Social Services, Applied Science, Social Sciences Advanced (SCQF Level 6) Healthcare (NESCOL) or NC Level 6 in Health and Social Care (other college providers) plus 1 Higher at B or above QQI/FETAC level 5 – at required grade and in relevant subject area SWAP Access – in relevant (nursing) subject area SVQs/NVQs (level 3 and above) Accepted in combination with other qualifications Equivalent overseas qualifications. We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes and overseas qualifications. UCAS code: B762.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 3 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,080 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 3 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/bsc-nursing-mental-health#apply

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