Program Overview
The Mental Health Studies at Middlesex University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, 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 Studies 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 84 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; GBP 48 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mental Health Studies 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
- Behavioural Family Work
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health
- Social Inclusion and Recovery in Mental Health
- Meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers
- Delivering Evidence Based Dementia Care
- Foundations in Working with Dual Diagnosis (available as Distance Learning)
- Assessment and treatment in Dual Diagnosis (available as Distance Learning)
- Practice Based Learning Project module
- Infancy, Child and Family Mental Health: Working with children and families from 0 to 11 years of age
- Promoting Mental Health in Young People from 11 to 21 years of age30
- Leadership for Public and Community Services
- Service Development and Quality Improvement
- Mentorship Preparation
- Physical Care Skills for Mental Health Professionals
- Mentorship Preparation
- Workplace Mentoring/Coaching (Distance Learning module)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Qualifications
- A good honours degree (2:2 or above)
- A minimum of two years experience in the mental health field, providing they have a professional qualification in a field of mental health practice, eg. medicine, mental health nursing, social work or an allied discipline
- Exceptionally, students who do not have a degree but who can provide evidence of their ability to study at Masters level, and have three years experience of working in the mental health field (voluntary or paid) may be considered
- We also consider candidates with a minimum of three years experience working in non-mental health roles who hold a good honours degree.
Eligibility
UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.
Academic credit for previous study or experience
If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.
International entry requirements
We accept the equivalent of the above qualifications from a recognised overseas qualification. To find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country please visit the relevant Support in your country page.
If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest Regional office for support.
All international students who have earned a qualification from an international institution must have their qualifications translated into English. You may do this by contacting UK NARIC.
Visas and immigration
You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK. Please see our Visas and immigration page for further information.
English language requirements for international students
You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components). We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. Visit our English language requirements page for a full list of accepted tests and qualifications.
If you don\'t meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer an intensive Pre-sessional English course.
Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions
Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 84 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; GBP 48 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 84 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; GBP 48 (Tuition (Credit)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Middlesex University 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 Middlesex University
Middlesex University
London, United Kingdom
Middlesex University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months