BN Nursing (Mental Health)
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject**. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths. For those who do not have Higher English and a Higher Science subject, National 5 English and a Science at grade C will be required. Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject**. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths. For those who do not have Higher English and a Higher Science subject, National 5 English and a Science at grade C will be required. A level: BC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject** GCSE grade C/4 in Maths GCSE grade C/4 in English and a Science (or Double Award Science) required for candidates who do not have these subjects at A Level. HNC: Pass in any subject with grade C in the graded unit for Year 1 entry. For the subjects below, the National 5 requirements differ. For all other HNC's, National 5 grade C in Maths, English and a Science is also required. Care and Administrative Practice/Healthcare Practice (No additional National 5 grades required) Social Care, Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Early Education and Childcare (National 5 grade C in Maths and a Science also required) Applied Science (National 5 grade C in English and Maths also required) T Level: Pass in any subject with grade C or above in the Core component. GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject also required at grade C/4.
About this course
BN in Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons). The programme includes six practice learning experiences in hospital, community and specialist settings across the Lothians and Borders, with practice learning making up 50% of the course. Teaching uses the Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, and the degree prepares graduates for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Modules
- Caring for Self and Others
- Assessing Community Health and Patient Wellness
- Practice Learning Experience 1 and 2
- Assessing Need and Delivering Care in Mental Health Nursing
- Recognising and Responding to Altered Health in Mental Health Nursing
- Practice Learning Experience 3 and 4
- Managing Complex Care in Mental Health Nursing
- Leading in Health and Social Care Teams
- Practice Learning Experience 5 and 6