BSc / BSc (Hons) Nursing - Mental Health at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The BSc and BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and teach students to care for people with mental health conditions, shaped by NHS Forth Valley and informed by people with lived experience of mental ill health.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport | Duration: BSc: 3 years (36 months); BSc (Hons): 4 years (48 months); full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Small-group enquiry and scenario-based learning, lectures, seminars, group work and clinical skills teaching, assessed through exams, essays, reports, clinical skills assessments, presentations and assessments of practice. Placements go beyond standard hospital settings, and each semester must be passed before progressing.

Career pathways

Job opportunities in the NHS, independent and private sectors, with progression to senior, advanced or consultant level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry table shown on the page for Nursing (labelled Adult): BSc: Highers BBC, A-levels CCC, IB Diploma 28 points, BTEC (Level 3) MMM. BSc (Hons): Highers BBBB, A-levels BBC, IB Diploma 28 points, BTEC (Level 3) DMM. Essential: one Higher or A-level (or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; preference for a science or health care background. All applicants are subject to a Disclosure Scotland check. Alternative routes: Fast Track to Nursing (18 weeks with Forth Valley College), Access to Nursing Studies, SWAP Access to Nursing. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in speaking, listening and reading; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 67 overall with a minimum of 62 in writing and 67 in speaking, listening and reading; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 95 overall with 22 reading, 23 writing, 22 listening, 24 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 5 overall with a minimum of 4.5 in writing and 5 in reading, speaking and listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: BSc: 3 years (36 months); BSc (Hons): 4 years (48 months); full time

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