Academic Eligibility:

Students must have the following requirements:

• SQA Higher: CCC. Higher English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths, and a science subject are required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher.
• GCE A Level: CC. A Level English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths, and a science subject are required at GCSE grade 5/C or above if not held at A-Level.
• Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H4H4. Higher English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths, and a science subject are required at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.
• IB Diploma: 24. Higher Level English and a science subject are recommended. English, Maths, and a science subject are required at Standard Level grade 3 if not held at Higher.

Indian Students Eligibility:

• Students must have passed 12^th grade from a recognized institution.
• Students must have Grade C or better in English and Maths.
• A post-high school qualification (i.e. a higher national diploma, an associate degree) can be considered for advanced entry to undergraduate courses. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Job Prospects

Mental Health Nurses work with people of all ages and in a variety of environments both in the community, hospital, and custodial settings. There are a number of specialist areas within this exciting field of nursing such as forensics, problematic substance use, eating disorders, elderly and child and adolescent mental health. Contemporary mental health nurses are part of multidisciplinary teams working alongside social workers, police, custodial officers, occupational therapists, and midwives.