NMC
Nursing & Midwifery Council
Confirms the degree meets the professional standards required for registration as a mental health nurse in the UK.
Undergraduate School of Health and Life Sciences
⭐ Professional Accreditation
University of the West of Scotland
BSc Mental Health Nursing
An NMC-accredited mental health nursing degree aligned to the four pillars of nursing (clinical practice, research, education and leadership), with an optional competitive Honours year.
Ayr Dumfries Lanarkshire Paisley September
Duration
3 years full-time (4 years for the Honours pathway)
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
The BSc Mental Health Nursing (with or without Honours) prepares graduates to meet the requirements for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
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An NMC-accredited Honours pathway offers a competitive, optional additional year to progress to an Honours degree, aligned with the four pillars of nursing: clinical practice, research, education and leadership.
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£18,900 per year of study
Standard instalment fee plans can be arranged through online student portals.
Additional Enhanced International Scholarships of up to 40% are open to eligible applicants.
*Gross fee parameters undergo annual structural review. Values shown strictly reflect international undergraduate metrics.
English language
Entry Requirements
Meet the English language requirements for direct entry onto this programme.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
5.5 minimum per component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
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TOEFL iBT
78 -
Pearson PTE Academic
54 -
Duolingo English Test
105
Other English language qualifications may be considered. Please contact admissions for details.
Maximum Exemptions Available
Professional Accreditations
Regulated by the UK's nursing and midwifery authority
This programme is regulated to meet the professional standards required to register and practise as a mental health nurse in the United Kingdom.
Registration with the NMC is a mandatory requirement to practise as a nurse in the United Kingdom.
Official admissions guidance
Academic Entry Requirements
We welcome Scottish and UK students and consider all applicants on an individual basis. All applicants must satisfy the entry requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), including the capability to meet the numeracy requirements of the programme and proficiency in English language and literacy (NMC Future Nurse Standards 2023).
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Official course information
This page is based on official material published by the University of the West of Scotland.