MSc Forensic Mental Health at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

Our MSc Forensic Mental health is currently the only Masters-level qualification delivered in Scotland, specialising in forensic mental health. It offers a unique opportunity to advance your knowledge and enhance your skills. Our MSc has input from the School of Forensic Mental Health* (part of the Forensic Mental Health Managed Care Network in Scotland) by experienced clinicians through development of our course materials.

Duration: Typically 3 years | Study mode: full-time; online | Intake: Fully online: January, September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our innovative approach to learning and teaching ensures students benefit from the latest thinking and best practice. The course is delivered online by a combination of experienced forensic clinicians and academic staff. The course is assessed using a range of different methods including: essay, case study, annotated bibliography, presentation, reflective diaries, treatment plan and peer review. Modules include: Mental Disorder and the Law, Forensic Risk Assessment and Risk Management, Problem Behaviours;, Forensic Treatments and Interventions;, Master's Research & Enquiry Dissertation, Mental Disorder and the Law, Forensic Risk Assessment and Risk Management, Drugs and Alcohol, Problem Behaviours, Forensic Treatments and Interventions, Research for Health and Social Care, Master's Research & Enquiry Dissertation.

Career pathways

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.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements: You should normally hold an appropriate Ordinary bachelor's degree in a health (but not exclusively) related field. NON STANDARD ENTRY; 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. Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient professional or practice based experience to undertake their chosen study, for example, two years' experience working in a mental health or forensic mental health context where they are required to provide written reports. A progression route also exists from the short module Forensic mental Health run at New College Lanarkshire, Motherwell Campus and from the Graduate Certificate in Personality Disorder course at UWS. To be considered through this route, you must have a pass rate in excess of 60%. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

Intake: Fully online: January, September

Duration: Typically 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/postgraduate-course-search/forensic-mental-health

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