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Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Sciences

4 Years Online Diploma Program

Open University

Program Overview

This postgraduate qualification is for those with an academic or professional interest in mental health science and the biological and psychological underpinnings of this discipline. It equips students with the necessary skills to critically evaluate the current literature, discuss contemporary issues and communicate a critical understanding of key topics in mental health science. Those who qualify from this programme, will have developed the skills and knowledge that are relevant for pursuing a research career, for employment, and informing professional practice.Develops knowledge and understanding of key topics in mental health science (stress, anxiety, depression, psychosis and dementia).Explores current issues and research at the forefront of mental health science.Develops skills that are essential for a critical understanding of mental health science and relevant to professional practice.

Program Key Stats

£7560
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Eligibility Criteria


5.5

Additional Information & Requirements

Entry to this qualification will typically require a minimum of an honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in science or a science-related subject (including psychological sciences, health science, mental health nursing or medicine).

Career Options

  • for those with a personal or professional interest in mental health science
  • who wish to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of mental health conditions
  • and cultivate key practical and professional skills required for employment and to strengthen professional practicefor those who are working in or planning to work in this field (practitioners or policy makers)for those seeking employment as graduate research workers
  • for those wishing to pursue research careers (and careers in academia) and progress to PhD study (e
  • g
  • doctoral research in neuroscience
  • psychology
  • health sciences and fields allied to medicine)as a stepping stone to a career in clinical psychology
  • or pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology as professional development or for clinical roles in the NHS or other healthcare settings (including mental health nursing
  • behavioural therapy
  • psychological counselling etc
  • ) that require specific expertise in this field (focusing on mood and affective disorders
  • schizophrenia and bipolar disorders
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • Alzheimer's disease and the dementias)for graduates who are established in their field of work
  • and use the qualification as evidence of professional development (e
  • g
  • for promotion to more senior positions
  • or who may wish to take their career in a more specialist direction)
  • for clinicians (including GPs) who wish to specialise further in this area (Mental Health) as part of their continuing professional development
  • for others who may wish to take this course and move on to a leadership role or more senior positions in healthcare settings or policy-related roles in local or national organisations
  • or to move into the private sector (scientific publishing
  • education
  • teaching and advocacy
  • human resources
  • occupational health
  • management
  • consultancy or roles in pharmaceutical/life sciences industries)

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