Overview

In the UK and Scotland there is a growing demand for psychological therapeutic services to treat mental health disorders. Around one in four people will experience mental health problems in any one year.Our MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care is an NHS Scotland-funded professional training course. You’ll gain the clinical and professional skills you need to work as a Clinical Associate. You can work in Applied Psychology, an NHS Scotland role, or in other mental health services. The course is jointly delivered by the University of Stirling and the University of Dundee.

Gain expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

The MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care from University of Stirling provides expert training in delivering evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to adults with common mental health conditions.
You'll enhance your knowledge of the prevalence, diagnostic criteria, presentation and treatment of common mental health disorders within a CBT framework. You’ll develop the abilities to meet a range of performance targets safely, while responding constructively to clinical supervision in line with professional and ethical guidelines.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Principles and methods of psychological therapy
Common mental health disorders in primary care
Professional and ethical issues

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-27 00:00:00 , International

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You can apply up to a year in advance of your course start date and we accept applications throughout the year.

Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold an honours degree in Psychology (2:1 or above) conferring the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Alternatively, applicants should have successfully completed an MSc psychology conversion course at a level equivalent to a 2:1 and which confers Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Applicants to this programme simultaneously apply for employment with the NHS and, if accepted, their tuition fees will be paid by NHS Education for Scotland.

Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Gain expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Programme Structure

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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