Skip to main content
UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: B760

Mental Health Nursing

University of Dundee
Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Visit University Website
3 yearsDuration
£23,150Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course 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

Mental Health and Well-being Foundations
Nursing Assessment and Clinical Practice
Psychopharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Mental Health Law and Ethics
Acute Mental Health Nursing
Community Mental Health Practice
Psychological Therapies and Interventions
Professional Development and Leadership in Nursing
UCAS Code:B760
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

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

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic77777
PTE Academic76

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,150

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£69,450

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Dundee

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

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

66%Working
6%Studying
9%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
69%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
73%
Organisation and management
35%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

Scholarships

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

No matched scholarships

No university scholarships matched your course and profile right now. Try these national programmes:

University of Dundee

About University of Dundee

University of Dundee offers Mental Health Nursing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#428QS World
#34UK Ranking
13,435+Students
251+Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses