BSc Mental Health Nursing

The Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons) course at the University of Dundee, located at their Kirkcaldy campus, is built on an integrated approach with social work and education, enabling a transformative understanding of mental health care. This undergraduate degree is specially designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become Registered Mental Health Nurses.Course Content: The four-year full-time course entails an interdisciplinary approach, and students get the opportunity to explore a range of issues related to mental health services. The placement experiences also form an integral part of this degree programme, where students dedicate half of their time towards working with Health Boards, voluntary organizations, and social service agencies.Key Modules: These include Foundations of Nursing and Healthcare, Core Skills for Mental Health Nursing, Research Methods for Health Professionals, Psychological Therapies, Developing Professional Practice, and Towards Autonomous Practice.Accreditations: The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which allows graduates to register as a Mental Health Nurse on successful completion of the course.Future Careers: Completion of this course paves the way for a range of career opportunities. Graduates can work as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in a variety of settings including hospitals, community settings, and specialized units. Moreover, the degree can also help in advancing student’s career into leadership, health promotion, research, or teaching.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.