BSc Nursing (Mental Health)
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered
- Working: 88%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 93%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 21%
- Access course: 14%
- A degree: 21%
- Other HE qualification: 42%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £39,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Stirling do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Stirling?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Stirling accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Does BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of Stirling?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.