Nursing - Mental Health Robert Gordon University

Overview

The Nursing - Mental Health degree at Robert Gordon University is designed to equip students with the vital expertise required to support individuals facing complex psychological and social challenges. This comprehensive programme balances academic study with intensive practical experience to ensure graduates are prepared for the modern healthcare environment. By focusing on therapeutic relationships and evidence-based practice, the curriculum fosters a deep understanding of wellbeing across the lifespan.

Why Nursing - Mental Health at Robert Gordon University?

The university holds a prestigious reputation, being ranked as the top institution in Scotland for Nursing and Midwifery by The Mail University Guide 2025. Students benefit from exceptional career prospects, with the Guardian University Guide 2026 naming it the best in the UK for employment outcomes in this field. Learning is enhanced by a state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Centre and a dedicated ward area that replicates real hospital environments for safe, simulated practice. Furthermore, strong partnerships with healthcare providers across Grampian, Highland, and the islands ensure high-quality clinical placements.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 16500 per year
• National fee: GBP 1820 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is split equally between university-based theory and clinical placement hours. Modules may include:

• Nursing, Sciences, Health, and Practice Learning
• Values-based Professional, Compassionate and Family-centred Care
• Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
• Theory to Practice
• Mental, Physical, Cognitive or Behavioural Health Challenges
• Management, Leadership and Research Skills
• Practice Learning

Careers with Nursing - Mental Health

Graduates are eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse, opening doors to diverse roles within the NHS and private sectors. Career paths often lead to specialist areas such as forensic nursing, child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), and elderly care. Professionals in this field work within multidisciplinary teams alongside police, social workers, and occupational therapists. Opportunities exist in various settings, including community health centres, hospitals, and custodial environments.