Course contact details
Admissions (Undergraduate)
Email:admissions@stir.ac.uk
Phone:01786 467044
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA
Nursing (Mental Health)
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 6 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Stirling Campus
Course summary
Mental Health Nursing is a challenging yet rewarding profession where you can make a real difference to people’s lives.
Mental Health Nursing offers strong job opportunities across the NHS, independent and private sectors. The demand for mental health nurses is projected to increase in Scotland. The NHS Long Term Workforce Plan aims to increase mental health nursing training places in England by 93% by 2031/32 (Source: King's Fund, 2023).
Stirling is a superb place for you to learn the skills of modern Mental Health Nursing. Our BSc / BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing courses will teach you to provide care for patients with mental health conditions. Both Mental Health Nursing degrees are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
We combine high-tech training with theoretical study and clinical experience. Our courses are shaped by our course partner, NHS Forth Valley and the latest research. Our teaching is informed by people who have lived experience of mental ill health.
Our Mental Health Nursing courses foster excellence. We've won Student Nursing Times Awards multiple times going back to 2012. We believe that Mental Health Nursing must always respect people and value their individuality. Our values-based approach will inspire you to become a reflective and resilient mental health nurse. You’ll be ready to join a health and social care team upon graduation.
Placements and practical training
You will develop your skills and experience with placements at NHS Forth Valley and third sector partnerships. Diverse clinical placements and specialised experience include:
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adult hospital and community
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older adult hospital
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community and long term
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specialty settings such as forensics
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secure placements
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prison nursing.
You will also gain practical experience in our Clinical Skills Lab. You are assessed and supported by a team of practice assessors, practice supervisors, and academic assessors.
Supporting your mental health and wellbeing
Our BSc / BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing courses focus on the mental health and wellbeing of our students. Course modules will equip you with tools to boost your self-confidence and self-reliance. You will also have access to our student support services.
Nursing is global: international opportunities
Global health is an important part of our nursing degree. Our students take part in international health projects, including the Nightingale Initiative for Global Health. They also have chances to study abroad and gain valuable experience in different healthcare settings.
BSc (Hons) and BSc Mental Health Nursing: what's the difference?
Our BSc course in Mental Health Nursing is three years, and our BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing course is four years. Both courses are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Both courses lead to professional registration upon successful completion.
In their final year, Honours students complete additional modules, including a dissertation and their NMC-required final placement.
Students can apply to switch between BSc (Hons) and BSc Mental Health Nursing during their course.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B760
- Institution code:
- S75
- Campus name:
- Stirling Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Health Checks
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Obtain IELTS 7.0 with at least 7.0 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 6.5 in Writing. This is the NMC English language requirement. |
If you don’t meet the entry requirements there are English language courses which can help you prepare for your degree: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/pre-sessional-english-language-courses/https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
The minimum grade requirements apply to specific categories of 'widening access' applicants domiciled in Scotland who may be eligible for a contextual offer.
International entry requirements
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not available
Historical entry grades data is not currently available for University of Stirling - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
Historical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 | |
| Scotland | £1820 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Scottish students can apply to the Student Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government.
Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).
Fee information for International and EU students, can be found on the course webpage:
https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/
The University of Stirling offers a range of scholarships, further information can be found on our website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/scholarships/
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