Course summary
By promoting individual strengths, mental wellbeing and independence, Mental Health Nurses support people who are finding it difficult to cope with aspects of their life due to mental health problems. This course focuses on contemporary approaches in the support and treatment available for people with mental health problems. You will undertake practice learning experience for 50% of the course in a broad range of placements within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. These include NHS community and hospital placements as well as independent and voluntary sector experience. During these practice learning experiences, you will be involved in mental health nursing activities, including assessment and the provision of care for a range of patients relevant to their chosen nursing pathway. There are opportunities for international placements or experiences at various points in the course. Your career On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The course prepares you to become an effective, recovery focused Mental Health Nurses able to work in a range of settings. These include hospitals, day services, people's homes, addiction services, eating disorders services, forensic services, services for older adults with mental health problems, including dementia, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHs). There are also opportunities in private sector mental health services.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B760
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level - BC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - M: 21 credits P: 24 credits
Scottish Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Applicants are expected to have evidence of assessed study (not work based) within the last 5 years. A reference which should be relevant within the past 9 months. Applicants must be 17 by the January after their Programme starts. For year 2 entry - HNC Healthcare Practice with B in the Graded Units, successful completion of Articulation Pathway. This could be 600 clinical hours but advised to achieve as close to 620 clinical hours as possible (in designated clinical area). Candidates need to obtain a minimum of 90% attendance at College and a minimum of 90% attendance at Practice Placement. Applicants must be named by their college in order to be considered and will be required to attend an interview with our nursing department.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - CCC
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
Applicants are expected to have evidence of assessed study (not work based) within the last 5 years. A reference which should be relevant within the past 9 months. Applicants must be 17 by the January after their Programme starts.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Arranged by University
Interview
Applicant interview event attendance is compulsory. We recommend applicants check their spam email for updates as interview invitations will be sent from the university email address.
Other
applicants must be 17 by the January after their Programme starts.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS - overall 7.0 with at least 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, and 6.5 in writing. |
Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15200* | Year 1 |
| International | £15200* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
Sponsorship information
The fees and financial support that are relevant to you depend on where you lived before coming to university.
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA