
Mental Health Nursing
University of DundeeCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc Mental Health Nursing at University of Dundee. Based in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. As a mental health nurse, you will care for people in a diverse range of settings, presenting with a variety of mental health challenges. For the BSc version of this course you are not required to complete an honours project or dissertation. A significant proportion of the population will experience difficulties with their mental health during their lifetime. International tuition fees are £23,150 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CC Plus English and mathematics at GCSE Grade C/4 |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points 24 points overall with 4, 4 at Higher Level, plus English and mathematics at Standard Level at grade 4 or equivalent. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| PTE Academic | 76 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,150
per year
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Dundee
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £30,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £26,000 | £30,500 | £34,000 |
| 5 years | £27,000 | £33,000 | £38,500 |
UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Dundee
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