Overview

This Mental Health Nursing (Hons) degree from Abertay University is underpinned by a philosophy of values-based and relational nursing practice, with a strong focus on the delivery of research-informed, person-centred care in a mental health setting.

Career opportunities

A degree in mental health nursing gives you a great springboard into a challenging and rewarding career.

There is a growing need for mental health professionals across the UK and worldwide, so the career options after you graduate vary. You could work in:

Community mental health.

Acute mental health.

Older adult services.

Children/young people's services.

Forensic mental health.

Addiction services.

Third sector organisations.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mental Health Across the Lifespan

Understanding Interventions

Pharmacology and Prescribing

Public Health

Placement and Professional Development

Interventions - Evidence and Actions

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

7

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

All new entrants are required to undertake a criminal records check (PVG) at the point of entry to the programme.

All applicants must attend for interview and, if successful, must undergo health screening and criminal records checks.

Enrolled students are required to make an annual declaration of good health and good character.

The University must affirm this declaration before registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is possible.

All applicants must have passes in English in one of the following: National 5 C and GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. National 5 ESOL is accepted in lieu of National 5 English.

All applicants must have passes in Maths/Lifeskills Maths/Application of Maths in one of the following: pass at National 4 or National 5 C and GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. Higher Application of Maths at grade C is accepted.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland: £9535

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Dundee

Funding

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