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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: B760

Nursing (Mental Health)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Inverness, Scotland
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3 yearsDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc Nursing (Mental Health) at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding career, nursing could be for you. The University of the Highlands and Islands offers you the opportunity to undertake a nursing degree in the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland, leading to professional registration as an Adult or Mental Health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Our BSc Nursing Programme is an innovative programme that combines the best of teaching, technology, simulation and practice experience to prepare you for an exciting career in nursing. International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a 87% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Nursing Foundations
Psychopharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Biological Sciences for Nursing Practice
Professional Practice and Clinical Skills
Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis
Safeguarding and Mental Health Law
Community Mental Health Nursing
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B760
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BC

PLUS required English and Maths

UCAS Points69

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,850

Home Student Fee

£9,250

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 the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£29,000£30,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
94%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

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Merit

Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Nursing (Mental Health) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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