BN Nursing (Mental Health)
About this course
BN in Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons). The programme includes six practice learning experiences in hospital, community and specialist settings across the Lothians and Borders, with practice learning making up 50% of the course. Teaching uses the Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre, and the degree prepares graduates for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject**. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths. For those who do not have Higher English and a Higher Science subject, National 5 English and a Science at grade C will be required. Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject**. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths. For those who do not have Higher English and a Higher Science subject, National 5 English and a Science at grade C will be required. A level: BC preferably to include English or a Literary subject* and a Science subject** GCSE grade C/4 in Maths GCSE grade C/4 in English and a Science (or Double Award Science) required for candidates who do not have these subjects at A Level. HNC: Pass in any subject with grade C in the graded unit for Year 1 entry. For the subjects below, the National 5 requirements differ. For all other HNC's, National 5 grade C in Maths, English and a Science is also required. Care and Administrative Practice/Healthcare Practice (No additional National 5 grades required) Social Care, Social Services, Social Sciences, Childhood Practice, Early Education and Childcare (National 5 grade C in Maths and a Science also required) Applied Science (National 5 grade C in English and Maths also required) T Level: Pass in any subject with grade C or above in the Core component. GCSE English, Maths and a Science subject also required at grade C/4.
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 66%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 85%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 91%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 13%
- Access course: 29%
- A degree: 11%
- Other HE qualification: 39%
- No formal qualifications: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the purpose of registration as a qualified nurse (mental health)
Modules
- Caring for Self and Others
- Assessing Community Health and Patient Wellness
- Practice Learning Experience 1 and 2
- Assessing Need and Delivering Care in Mental Health Nursing
- Recognising and Responding to Altered Health in Mental Health Nursing
- Practice Learning Experience 3 and 4
- Managing Complex Care in Mental Health Nursing
- Leading in Health and Social Care Teams
- Practice Learning Experience 5 and 6
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BN Nursing (Mental Health) at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £38,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Mental health nursing.
What do graduates of BN Nursing (Mental Health) at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BN Nursing (Mental Health) at Edinburgh Napier University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BN Nursing (Mental Health) at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BN Nursing (Mental Health) at Edinburgh Napier 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 BN Nursing (Mental Health) at Edinburgh Napier University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.