BSc Mental Health Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc in Mental Health Nursing, a Nursing (Mental Health) degree. This course prepares graduates to meet the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Students can choose between an ordinary degree or an optional additional honours pathway aligned with the four pillars of nursing: clinical practice, research, education and leadership.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements. All applicants must satisfy the entry requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) including having the capability to meet the numeracy requirements of the programme and proficiency in English language and literacy (NMC Future Nurse Standards 2023). | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers:: Standard Entry Requirements: BBC (75 UCAS Tariff points); Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A levels: CDD (80 UCAS Tariff Points) including Biology or Human Biology; T Levels: Full T Level with Grade P (A* - C) (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H4 H4 H4; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Preferred HNCs below, although any discipline will be considered.; Health; Social Care; Care & Administrative Practice; Healthcare Practice; National 5 Maths Grade C or equivalent required.; SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Preferred HNDs below although any discipline will be considered:; Health; Social Care; Care & Administrative Practice; Healthcare Practice; National 5 Maths Grade C or equivalent required.; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Access to Nursing; Access to Medical Studies; Access to Integrated Health and Social Care; Access to Chemical and Biological Science; Access to Paramedic Sciences.; Grades BBB required. All SWAP awards must be achieved within two years of application.; Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) / QQI: Pass with a minimum of 5 Distinctions; IMPORTANT NOTE: An offer to study is also dependent on the outcome of the selection process and background checks:; Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme; Criminal conviction disclosure; Access to the programme is dependent on Occupational Health, Protecting Vulnerable Group and Moving & Handling clearance. Failure to attend an occupational health appointment and moving & handling training on two occasions, without prior notice, may result in you being required to pay an administration fee of £60 to cover the cost of non-attendance. Not attending costs the University approximately £120 per appointment. In addition, not completing the Protecting Vulnerable Group (PVG) application on two occasions may result in you being required to pay the cost to complete the application, you can find a note of the current cost at Disclosure Scotland
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What students say
Based on about 81 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 35%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- London: 2%
- Scotland: 94%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 170 students who started
- A levels: 26%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 48%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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 Mental Health Nursing at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £34,500 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £39,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of the West of Scotland 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 Mental Health Nursing at University of the West of Scotland?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is CDD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Does BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of the West of Scotland?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.