MSc Mental Health (Online) at University of Birmingham

The Institute for Mental Health and School of Psychology offers a 100% fully online, interdisciplinary MSc in Mental Health that develops a holistic view of prevention, diagnosis, treatment, research and assessment types with a focus on youth mental health. Targeted at graduates and professionals, this programme will help you get to grips with the causes of poor mental health, how to prevent it, and how to respond to illness. Covering topics such as the psychology of youth mental health, research methods, ethics, biopsychosocial approaches to mental health, and service users involvement, this programme features twelve core modules lasting eight weeks each, giving you ample time to understand the core principles of mental health in manageable sections.

Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 2.5 years, part-time  |  Study mode: online/part-time  |  Intake: March, June, October  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Online Master of Science in Mental Health degree is a 180 credit programme that takes 2.5 years to complete. It is 100% online, and there is no residency requirement.

Career pathways

Whether you’re a clinician or a professional with growing mental health responsibilities, this interdisciplinary programme provides essential insights to advance your career in this vital field. To help compete in the global job market, all students will have access to bespoke advice from our employment consultants.

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