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Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health - iheed (PGCert/PGDip/MSc) (2024 Entry)

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Find out more about our Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health taught degree at Warwick

Our Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health online course will teach you the complex neurobiological mechanisms behind mental illnesses. The course will provide you with the scientific grounding and practical skills needed for you to become a leader in mental health care, so that you can improve the lives of patients, families, and the community.

Course overview

The global mental health crisis calls for individuals who can innovate, inspire, and lead. Join the University of Warwick MSc Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health and gain cutting edge skills to make a difference to the lives of those affected by mental health conditions.

This fully online course will teach you the complex neurobiological mechanisms behind mental illnesses and provide you with the scientific grounding and practical skills for you to become a leader in mental health care and help improve the lives of patients, families and the community.

To find out more about this programme, please visit our partner, iheed:

https://www.iheed.org/find-your-programme/msc-neuroscience-psychology-mental-health

General entry requirements

Minimum requirements

  • Hold a 2:2 honours degree (or above) from a UK university or comparable institution.

English language requirements

You can find out more about our English language requirementsLink opens in a new window. This course requires the following:

  • Band A

International qualifications

We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.

For more information, please visit the international entry requirements pageLink opens in a new window.

Additional requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this course.

Core modules

    Core Modules – PGCert

    • Foundations of Mental Health
    • Mental Health in the Community
    • Neuroscience and Mental Health

     

    Core Modules – PGDip

    • Complexities in Mental Health Care
    • Foundations of Mental Health
    • Mental Health in the Community
    • Neuroscience and Mental Health
    • Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
    • Neuroscientific and Psychological Perspectives on Addiction and Dependence

     

    Core Modules – MSc

    • Foundations of Mental Health
    • Mental Health in the Community
    • Neuroscience and Mental Health
    • Mental Health in Children and Adolescents
    • Neuroscientific and Psychological Perspectives on Addiction and Dependence
    • Complexities in Mental Health Care
    • Professional Project in Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health

    Teaching

    We adopt a student-centric approach, ensuring that the needs and priorities of our students are at the heart of everything we do.

    Acknowledging the busy schedules of professional students, this part-time, wholly online course offers a state-of-the-art flexible online learning environment, allowing students to balance their studies with their personal and professional commitments. This includes a carefully considered blend of live and asynchronous learning components, enabling students to learn at their own pace and access course materials at any time, on any device.

    We pride ourselves on offering personalised support to students throughout their learning journey. Many of our learners are returning to education after a significant gap so the course includes a comprehensive induction, guidance on academic writing and study and regular feedback. This helps students overcome barriers to learning and fosters a sense of belonging and engagement within their group.

    Throughout the course, students will engage in:

    • Weekly online synchronous tutorials
    • Stimulating weekly activities
    • Tutor-moderated discussion forums
    • Interactive case studies
    • Reflective exercises
    • Online examinations

    Class sizes

    The course recruits 3 cohorts per year, with approximately 40 students in each cohort.

    Students are allocated to groups of approximately 20 based on their preference for tutorial times.

    Assessment

    Students will be assessed using a range of assessment methods as specified in each of the modules that constitute the overall programme. This may include assignments, group or individual presentations. Assessments are designed to enable students to demonstrate achievements of the course level learning outcomes.

    Reading Lists

    If you would like to view reading lists for current or previous cohorts of students, most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library on the Talis Aspire platform.

    You can search for reading lists by module title, code or convenor. Please see the modules tab of this page or the module catalogue.

    Please note that some reading lists may have restricted access or be unavailable at certain times of year due to not yet being published. If you cannot access the reading list for a particular module, please check again later or contact the module’s host department.

    Your timetable

    A personalised timetable will be provided to all students as part of the induction to the programme.

    Your career

    The programme is designed to open a wide array of career opportunities for our graduates in the fields of mental health, neuroscience, and psychology. For those in psychology, counselling, therapy or social care, this qualification along with others you hold, will advance your career with a deeper understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of mental health care provision.

    For healthcare professionals, an enhanced understanding of mental health will prepare you to offer specialised services or develop professionally towards advanced practice roles.

    Graduates working in the education sector will be equipped to create supportive learning environments and to identify mental health issues in educational settings.

    For other professionals who which to incorporate mental health perspectives in their leadership or policy formation roles, the comprehensive knowledge gained will enable you to influence and develop informed mental health policies and initiatives.

    Graduates will find rewarding careers in healthcare settings, private practice, academic institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations dedicated to mental health advocacy and support.

    Tuition fees

    Tuition fees for this course are arranged directly with iheed. Sponsorships, scholarships and flexible payment options are available. Please speak with one of the iheed education advisors for more information.

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    How to apply

    For information about the application process, please go to the iheed course page.

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