Program Overview
The Mental Health Practice at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mental Health Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 6,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Paisley, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mental Health Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Core Values in Mental Health Practice (core): reviews the development of policy and understanding of mental ill health and its treatment.
- The Supervisory Process (core): explores how supervision and support can most effectively support practice development.
- Therapeutic Skills for Mental Health: introduces key cognitive and behavioural interventions for individuals and families.
- Education for Mental Health: reviews the educational theories as specifically related to mental health policy and practice.
- Leadership for Mental Health: explores current policy directives and the leadership qualities required in order to meet their demands.
- Independent Study for Mental Health (core): you will select a relevant professional focus, undertaking a supported investigation of this pathway related topic.
- Research for Health and Social Care (core): a deeper exploration of research paradigms leading to the development of research questions applicable for the MSc dissertation.
- Changing Mental Health Services (core): explores change management, essential skills for influencing practice development at a team level.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must have a professional background and be working within environments where mental ill health is a determinant on client outcome. They will need an identified workplace supervisor and a supportive manager to assist them across the duration of the programme.
Applicants must also have a relevant first degree or equivalent qualification at SCQF Level 9 (i.e. Graduate Certificate in Acute Care) normally within the past five years and has a command of current, evidenced based knowledge within their chosen subject.
Consideration will be given to applicants who have a degree in a related topic or who have gained their degree several years ago where continued further development in knowledge through postgraduate studies would demonstrate currency in certified learning, at the discretion of the Programme Leader.
English language proficiency with candidates expected to achieve IELTS standard of 6 (with no less than 5.5 for each component)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 6,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 6,150 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of the West of Scotland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of the West of Scotland
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, United Kingdom
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
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