Overview

The Mental Health Science Postgrad.Dip programme from The Open University UK 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.

Key facts:

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.

Learning outcomes, teaching and assessment

The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:

Knowledge and understanding

Cognitive skills

Practical and professional skills

Key skills

Career opportunities:

This qualification is directly relevant to research and employment in the fields of medical and psychological sciences (neuroscience, psychology, health sciences). It will develop the critical skills and knowledge that are relevant to employment within the health sector, life sciences, medical and related fields, and to inform and strengthen professional practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core topics in mental health science: psychosis and dementia

Psychology

Health Issues

Mental Health

Neuropsychology
Counselling

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-12 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences View 159 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General 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).
If you have other study or experience that you believe equips you to take this qualification you can still apply, but must supply evidence of that study or experience. Your case will be referred to our MSc Admissions Panel. Depending on your previous qualification or experience, some background study may be necessary prior to registering for this qualification or its constituent modules. For further advice, please contact the MSc Admissions Panel.
Please note that this qualification is in two stages. Introduction to mental health science (S826) (Stage 1) should be studied before Core topics in mental health science: psychosis and dementia (SD816) (Stage 2).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4805 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

3305 GBP / year

≈ 3305 GBP / year

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Scholarships Information

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