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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House
Old Perth Road
Inverness
IV2 3JH
Nursing (Mental Health)
- 1 Study option
- Undergraduate
- 2 Campuses
- Awarded by:
- Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA
Course summary
If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding career, nursing could be for you.
The University of the Highlands and Islands offers you the opportunity to undertake a nursing degree in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland, leading to professional registration as an Adult or Mental Health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Our BSc Nursing Programme is an innovative programme that combines the best of teaching, technology, simulation and practice experience to prepare you for an exciting career in nursing.
You will experience nursing care in a range of different hospital and community settings and you may have the opportunity to undertake some time on an international elective experience.
Your programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills to gain entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council register as a nurse. The primary purpose of the NMC is protection of the public. It does this through maintaining a register of all qualified nurses, midwives and specialist community public health nurses eligible to practise within the UK and by setting national standards for their education, training and conduct.
The aim of the programme is to support your development into a confident and competent nurse, who can provide effective, compassionate care in a range of care settings. You will have the opportunity to develop skills of critical reading, appreciation and analysis, numeracy and literacy.
Important: Please read our FAQ sheet on our website for information about applying to this programme.
This programme is aimed at school or college leavers and mature entrants who have the desire and aptitude to care for patients, carers and their families.
All applicants must satisfy the NMC requirements of numeracy and literacy skills sufficient to meet programme outcomes (NMC 2018). All applicants will need to do this with acceptable qualifications in English and Maths, or successful completion of pre-course learning as instructed by the University.
For more information, come and see us at our open days.
Modules
Module outline
Year 1 - CertHE
There are two programmes available - Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing. In the first year all students complete the same modules:
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Foundations in science, skills and practice for nurses 1 and 2
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Introduction to professional practice 1 and 2
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Practice learning experience 1 and 2
Year 2 - DipHE
Modules for both degrees are:
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Developing professional practice 1 and 2
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Enhancing knowledge and skills for nursing practice 1
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Practice learning experience 3 and 4
Mental health nursing students will also study:
- Enhancing knowledge and skills for mental health nursing practice 2
Year 3 - BSc
Modules for both degrees are:
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Practice learning experience 5 and 6
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Transition to professional practice 1 and 2
Mental health nursing students will also study:
- Assessment and management of complex care needs in mental health nursing 1 and 2
This outline reflects the modules as currently delivered and is subject to change.
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- H49
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBC
PLUS required English and Maths
Scottish HNCPass
in a health-related subject. Healthcare Practice preferred, although any health/science-related HNC will be considered, PLUS SQA National 5 English and Maths (grade C) / Intermediate 2 (grade C) / Standard (grade 3) / GCSE (grade 4), or equivalent
Scottish HigherBCC
PLUS required English and Maths
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Mathematics/Application of Maths/Lifeskills Maths: National 5 or Intermediate 2 at grade C or above OR Standard Grade (grade 3 or above) OR GCSE (grade C or above) or equivalent.
Other Maths courses accepted: University of Aberdeen SCQF Level 5 Maths at grade C or Open University Everyday Maths 2 - Pass
English/ESOL: National 5 or Intermediate 2 at grade C or above OR
Standard Grade (grade 3 or above) OR SQA Communications 3 OR
GCSE English Literature or Language (grade C or above) or equivalent.
Other English course we accept: Open University Everyday English 2 - Pass
Additional desired requirements: Human Biology/Biology/Science subject at National 5 or Intermediate 2 at grade C or above, or or Standard Grade at Grade 3; or GCSE at Grade C; or equivalent.
Other Maths courses accepted: University of Aberdeen SCQF Level 5 Maths at grade C or Open University Everyday Maths 2 - Pass
English/ESOL: National 5 or Intermediate 2 at grade C or above OR
Standard Grade (grade 3 or above) OR SQA Communications 3 OR
GCSE English Literature or Language (grade C or above) or equivalent.
Other English course we accept: Open University Everyday English 2 - Pass
Additional desired requirements: Human Biology/Biology/Science subject at National 5 or Intermediate 2 at grade C or above, or or Standard Grade at Grade 3; or GCSE at Grade C; or equivalent.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass
Social Services and Healthcare plus one Higher at C or above
Additional accepted courses:
SCQF Level 6 Health and Social Care PASS all components with one Higher at grade C + National 5 Maths and English at Grade C or above OR Communication at level 6 and Numeracy at level 5 as part of the SCQF level 6 programme OR
Access to Nursing with a pass and BCC in the profile - 16 units with at least 8 modules at SCQF level 6 Higher, including Communication level 6, Maths/Numeracy level 5/Science Level 5 OR
SVQ Level 3 pass in a care-related subject (or equivalent) plus 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above.
Other University Access courses considered on an individual basis.
Please see our FAQ document for further information on applying for this course at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/nursing/ug/
All applicants must satisfy the entry requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council, including evidence of literacy and numeracy, for entry to pre-registration nursing and midwifery programmes (NMC Circular 03/2008, revised 2010 Standards). All applicants will need to demonstrate this with acceptable qualification awards in both English and Maths.
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Evidence of your digital and technological literacy will be determined by successful completion of your online application. https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/bsc-nursing/
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- Successful applicants will be required to complete a PVG Disclosure Check and become PVG Scheme Members in order to undertake this course
- Health Checks
- All successful applicants must be passed fit by Occupational Health. This will require a questionnaire and also a personal visit to the Occupational Health Department in addition to and on a separate occasion to the interview day.
- Interview
- As part of the recruitment process, selected applicants will be invited to a compulsory interview day which is designed specifically for entrants to nursing. Full guidelines will be provided in advance of the interview day including required preparation for the event. It will be helpful for you at that stage to be familiar with the Nursing and Midwifery Code.
- Restricted Eligibility
- This course is currently not available for international students requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the coursehttps://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/international-courses/eligibility/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.
UHI is committed to achieving widening access, and achieving a fair balance of entrants to higher education. Widening access can be broadly defined as ‘ensuring fair access to higher education’. Widening access is principally about ensuring that those who have the ability and potential to benefit from a higher education, irrespective of their background or economic circumstances can do so.
Learn more on the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) website
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.
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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £17970* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
This course is not currently available for international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK. For students living in the UK and assessed as international fee status, the above fees will apply. This includes EU/EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
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