BSc Hons Mental Health Nursing (Kirkcaldy)

At Dundee’s Kirkcaldy campus, the Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons) combines classroom learning with real-world experience from the start. About half of your time is spent on clinical placements across NHS Fife settings, including hospitals, community care, secure units, nursing homes, and substance misuse services. These placements allow you to put your learning into practice, build confidence, and develop the practical skills you’ll need as a mental health nurse. On campus, you’ll use the Clinical Skills Centre—a simulated hospital ward where you can safely practice nursing procedures and patient interactions.

You’ll also benefit from a variety of hands-on learning opportunities:

• Clinical Placements: Apply your knowledge in real healthcare settings and experience a variety of patient care environments.

• Clinical Skills Centre: Practice essential nursing skills in a fully equipped simulated ward.

• Inter-professional Education: Work with students from other healthcare disciplines, building teamwork and communication skills.

• Honours Project: Conduct independent research in your final year on a topic that interests you within mental health nursing.

• Digital Learning Tools: Track your progress and receive feedback through electronic systems, preparing you for modern healthcare practice.

These experiences are designed to give you the confidence, skills, and practical knowledge needed to thrive as a registered mental health nurse.

Graduates of Dundee’s Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons) at Kirkcaldy leave fully prepared to start meaningful careers in mental health care. With hands-on clinical experience and academic training, you’ll be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), opening doors to a variety of rewarding roles:

Career Paths:
Registered Mental Health Nurse, Community Mental Health Nurse, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Mental Health Educator, Research Assistant in Mental Health, Health Policy Analyst

The University provides strong support to help you launch your career:

• Career Services: Personalized guidance, CV workshops, interview coaching, and job search support.

• Clinical Skills Centre: Simulated environments to practice and refine your nursing skills.

• Placements with NHS Fife: Real-world learning that builds experience and improves employability.

Employment Highlights:

• Dundee nursing graduates enjoy high employability, with many securing roles shortly after graduation.

• While exact program-specific data isn’t published, 84% of Dundee graduates enter high-skill occupations, outperforming many other Scottish universities.

Accreditation and Industry Recognition:

• Registration with the NMC ensures your qualification is recognized across the UK and internationally, giving you professional credibility from day one.

Further Academic Progression:
After your BSc, you can continue your studies to specialize or advance your career. Options include:

• Postgraduate Studies: MSc or PGDip courses in Advanced Practice, Leadership in Healthcare, or Research.

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD): Courses to expand skills and knowledge throughout your career.

This program gives you the practical skills, academic knowledge, and professional support to confidently step into a rewarding career in mental health nursing.