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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Abertay Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
This course is underpinned by a philosophy of values-based and relational nursing practice, with a strong focus on the delivery of research-informed, person-centred care in a mental health setting.
Three year Honours degreeThis three year Mental Health Nursing degree is designed to give you all the knowledge, skills and experiences you need to practice as a mental health nurse. Student placements begin in the first term of year one, with
50% of your learning happening in the university, and 50% happening in practice. Uniquely, you'll graduate with
an honours degree after only three years, having explored topics such as psychological interventions, physical and mental health, professional working and leadership in nursing.
Learning: 50% placement & 50% in the classroomSplitting your time between placements and the classroom means that everything you learn is integrated to aid your development. You'll complete around 2,300 hours of practice-based work by the end of your degree, and have experience of a diverse range of settings and situations.We actively encourage you to build self-awareness and resilience through our interactive teaching methods, so you'll have space and time for personal and professional reflection. You'll get a consistently high level of support from a team of tutors and lecturers who come from a variety of clinical backgrounds. This is to help prepare you for the challenges of working in this field.We help you to become a reflective, self-aware and person-centred mental health practitioner.
Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery CouncilThis Mental Health Nursing degree is recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) meaning you can register as a qualified nurse (mental health) when you graduate. This degree ranked in the
UK top 20 for Teaching Satisfaction(2023 Guardian University 大象传媒) and also
top in Scotland for Teaching Satisfaction(2023 National Student Survey).
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 15,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
University information
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University League Table
99th
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Campus address
Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 1HG, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
69th out of 82 8
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Entry standards
/ Max 20886 41%82nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 100100.0 100%1st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.39 85%3rd
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