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Nursing Studies Hons (Mental Health)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
By promoting individual strengths, mental wellbeing and independence, Mental Health Nurses support people who are finding it difficult to cope with aspects of their life due to mental health problems.
This course focuses on contemporary approaches in the support and treatment available for people with mental health problems. You will undertake practice learning experience for 50% of the course in a broad range of placements within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. These include NHS community and hospital placements as well as independent and voluntary sector experience.
During these practice learning experiences, you will be involved in mental health nursing activities, including assessment and the provision of care for a range of patients relevant to their chosen nursing pathway. There are opportunities for international placements or experiences at various points in the course.
Your career
On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The course prepares you to become an effective, recovery focused Mental Health Nurses able to work in a range of settings.
These include hospitals, day services, people's homes, addiction services, eating disorders services, forensic services, services for older adults with mental health problems, including dementia, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHs). There are also opportunities in private sector mental health services.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- B762
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - BCC
preferably including a science subject, and GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at C/4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Applied Science, Biological/Biomedical Science or Health Care related at DMM and GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject at C/4
Access to HE Diploma - D: 9 credits M: 33 credits P: 3 credits
Access to HE Diploma with minimum of 60 credits with 45 at level 3
Access to HE Diploma in Health or Care – Requires GCSE Maths, Science and English C/4 if not included in Access Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBBC
to include Higher English or Essay based subject plus Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths or SCQF Level 5 Numeracy and one science subject at C or above
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
IB Diploma of 28 with specific scores of SL 4 in a science subject and Maths and English A at SL or HL at Grade 5 or English B at SL Grade 6 or HL at Grade 5
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
including Higher Level English or Essay based subject plus Ordinary Level Maths and a Science at minimum O3/O4
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T Level - M
Health and Science: Science
Health and Science: Healthcare Science
Health and Science: Health
Education and Childcare
plus GCSE English, Maths and a Science at C/4
Applicants are expected to have evidence of assessed study (not work based) within the last 5 years.
A reference which should be relevant within the past 9 months.
Minimum Age: Must be 17 by the start of their first clinical placement (January after Programme starts)
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
to include Higher English or Essay based subject plus Nat 5 Maths or Application of Maths or SCQF Level 5 Numeracy and one science subject at C or above
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
Applicants should have recent assessed study (not work based) within the past 5 years, and a reference which should be relevant with the past 9 months
Applicants must be 17 by the January after their Programme starts
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Arranged by University
- Interview
- Applicant interview event attendance is compulsory. We recommend applicants check their spam email for updates as interview invitations will be sent from the university email address.
- Other
- applicants must be 17 by the January after their Programme starts
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | Academic IELTS - overall 7 with at least 7 in reading, listening and speaking and 6.5 in writing |
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15700 | Year 1 |
| International | £15700 | Year 1 |
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
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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