MSc Mental Health Science at University of Bristol

Programme overview

The MSc in Mental Health Science is designed for students from a diverse range of backgrounds who want to take a deep dive into mental health, explore the evidence base, develop skills in handling data and involving people with lived experience, and conduct high quality mental health research. Drawing on the University of Bristol's renowned strengths in Psychology and Epidemiology, this MSc will equip you with the skills to explore what mental health is, why some people have better mental health than others, and how mental health difficulties can be treated and prevented. This MSc includes a mix of theoretical training and hands-on skills development.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: School of Psychology and Neuroscience | Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme consists of six taught units and a research portfolio. In Mental Health 101 you will gain essential knowledge about how the meaning of mental health has changed over time, and explore current challenges in mental health. In Aetiology you will explore the underlying causes of mental health covering biological, psychological, social, and environmental risk factors.

Career pathways

You will graduate with a strong grasp of the evidence base in mental health science and have advanced your skills in analysis, programming, evaluation, and communicating to diverse audiences. A unique aspect of our programme is our strong focus on public involvement and engagement, including practical skills in running focus groups and in reflexive practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Psychology or closely related disciplines (e.g. Neuroscience, Clinical Psychology); or any quantitative subject such as Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Geography, Health Care, Mathematics and Medicine, where a module at 2.1 will be required in a quantitative research methods module. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. English language: profile level C.

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,400 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,900 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time. Part-time study requires daytime weekday attendance

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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