In the Global Mental Health programme from University of Glasgow you will gain the tools needed to improve mental health services anywhere in the world.
As part of our efforts to understand the challenges faced by low-income countries, we collaborate with various institutions, including the University of Rwanda, to help fuel the programme’s international outlook. Together, we’re committed to preventing disease, improving health and wellbeing, and reducing inequalities locally, nationally and globally.
Online MSc Global Mental Health
When it comes to investment, mental health trails far behind other fields of healthcare. This opens a world of opportunity for passionate people looking to create sustainable strategies to address the treatment gap and lead the charge for mental wellbeing. Ranked 2nd for Medicine (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018), the University of Glasgow recognises the importance of addressing the global mental health treatment gap and, because of this, our programme matches global mental health goals set by the United Nations.
100% online, interactive learning
Studying online means you don’t have to sacrifice your current career in order to pursue a new one. With industry-lead teaching and cutting-edge research, you’ll be able to study the entire programme without having to set foot on campus. You would be able to access our interactive resources from anywhere and at any time. Once you’ve started the programme, we won’t leave you to it. We’ll always be on hand to help you, all the way through to graduation. It's this level of support which has led to them being ranked 1st for teaching in the Russell Group (NSS 2018).
What’s more, you can tailor the programme to meet your specific requirements. Whether you want to study an MSc, a PgDip or a PgCert, or choose your duration of study between 1 and 6 years; at the University of Glasgow you can further your ambitions without compromising your current commitments.
Choose your own path
The University of Glasgow tailors its online courses to suit its students. We offer a variety of study options from podcasts, video, live seminars and discussions - whatever helps them learn and achieve their career goals. Our lecture team offer a wide variety of experience, from clinical psychology and social work, to anthropology and law; this variety gives you the flexibility to choose your own line of research.Starting in
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You need the following IELTS score:
Minimum required score:
The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper 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).
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Check the programme website for information about funding options.
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.
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
