Course Overview

The BN Nursing Mental Health at Edinburgh Napier University prepares students to support individuals experiencing mental health conditions across community and clinical settings. Students study mental health assessment, therapeutic communication, psychology, pharmacology, recovery-focused practice, crisis intervention, safeguarding, and evidence-based mental healthcare.

Clinical placements provide practical experience working with multidisciplinary teams while developing professional, ethical, and interpersonal skills. The programme prepares graduates for professional nursing registration and careers within psychiatric hospitals, community mental health services, rehabilitation units, and specialist mental healthcare organisations.