This course scored an impressive 90% for Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2020 National Student Survey.
Abertay runs the only undergraduate honours-level nursing programme in Scotland with a sole focus on mental health. Public concern about mental health is growing and one in four people in the UK will reportedly experience a common mental health problem each year. We bring person-centred values to teaching and learning, with an emphasis on critical thinking and research. The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, with successful completion leading to professional registration in the United Kingdom. We support you to develop you strengths. You will learn and practise a range of useful and relevant interpersonal, clinical, teamwork and leadership skills. The academic team provides the best teaching and learning experiences based on clinical experience and relevant research and knowledge. Mental Health Nursing is a route into working in a diverse range of general and specialist settings within Scotland and beyond.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - MHN101 Interpersonal Skills for Mental Health Nurses; MHN104 Physical Health and Well-Being; MHN103 Introduction to Mental Health Nursing; MHN106 Mental Health Nursing Practice 1; MHN102 Mental Health Nursing; MHN105 Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology.
For detailed module information please check our website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Teaching is delivered through a variety of lectures, practical classes, tutorials, independent study and online learning. This is combined with clinical practice placements which provide experience and the opportunity to put theory into practice through a process of mentoring, and the development of an ongoing achievement record. Mental health nursing skills are developed on an individual basis as well as through small group work, interactive, and reflective practice. Students benefit from the use of our interpersonal skills and clinical skills training suites. Assessment types are varied to test a breadth of skills. Assessments include reports, reflective portfolios, essays, presentations - both oral and posters - appraisal of research, exams, class tests and case studies. Performance on practice is assessed via placement reports.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 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:
B760
Institution code:
A30
Campus Name:
Abertay Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Entry into Year 1 with HNC (BTEC) Health & Social Care
Entry into Year 1 with HND (BTEC) Health & Social Care
Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:-
Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit A
Childhood Practice - Graded Unit A
Counselling - Graded Unit A
Social Care - Graded Unit A
Social Science - Graded Unit A
Social Services - Graded Unit A
Working with Communities - Graded Unit A
Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:-
Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit A
Counselling - Graded Unit A
Legal Services - Graded Units AA
Social Science - Graded Units AA
Applied Science
Health & Social Care
IO Maths at C or better
Applicants should have National 5/GCSE English and Maths/Lifeskill Maths/Application of Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
40%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
1820.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
EU
14000.0
Year 1
International
14000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The International/EU fees will be £15,500 for the following courses:-
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Provider information
Bell Street
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Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Dundee
DD1 1HG
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