BSc Mental Health Nursing
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 75%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 5%
- Scotland: 70%
- Northern Ireland: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 35%
- Access course: 20%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BSc Mental Health Nursing at Abertay University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mental Health Nursing at Abertay University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mental Health Nursing at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mental Health Nursing at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
How many students continue on BSc Mental Health Nursing at Abertay University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.