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Overview
Forensic Mental Health degree offered at the University of the West of Scotland a unique opportunity to advance your knowledge and enhance your skills.
Graduates will be equipped with the confidence to excel in any forensic mental health setting. The programme is designed for those who are currently, or who are looking to be employed in a forensic setting—such as a secure hospital, community based service for mentally disordered offenders, the Scottish Prison Service or Police Scotland.
Jobs
This MSc offers graduates the opportunity to pursue their career in forensic mental health.
Those completing the programme will be equipped to apply for senior clinical roles and/or senior management positions in various settings including the community, secure hospitals and/or prisons.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mental Disorder and the Law
- Forensic Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- Drugs and Alcohol
- Managing Mental Health through the Criminal Justice System
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
International- The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Public Health Forensic Science Health Sciences View 18 other Masters in Forensic Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should normally hold an appropriate undergraduate degree in a health (but not exclusively) related field.
- Your application may still be considered if do not hold a degree if you can demonstrate sufficient professional or practice based experience relating to your area of study, for example, two years’ experience working in a mental health or forensic mental health context where you are required to provide written reports.
Tuition Fee
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International
2070 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2070 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
1610 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1610 GBP per year during 36 months.
For Scottish students, cost of study per year is 1,000£
Cost is per 20-credit module of study
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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