Mental Health Science (E91) | Open University

Course summary

This postgraduate qualification is for those with an academic or professional interest in mental health science and this discipline’s biological and psychological underpinnings. It equips you with the necessary skills to evaluate the current literature critically, discuss contemporary issues, and communicate an understanding of key topics in mental health science. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge relevant for pursuing a research career, for employment, and informing professional practice.

Key features of the course

Develop knowledge and understanding of key topics in mental health science (stress, anxiety, depression, psychosis and dementia)
Explore current issues and research at the forefront of mental health science
Develop skills essential for a critical understanding of mental health science and relevant to professional practice

Modules

To gain this qualification, you'll study two compulsory 60-credit modules.

Entry requirements

You must have either:

a UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a science-related subject – including psychological sciences, health science, mental health nursing, medicine, or a BPS-accredited psychology degree. Ideally, your degree included the study of FHEQ level 5 and 6 neuroscience or biological/cognitive psychology
evidence of other study or experience you believe equips you to take this qualification.

We’ll ask you to prove you have this when you register for your first module.

We recommend you have:

a minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 7.0

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

As fees for individual modules can vary, the total cost you pay for your qualification depends on the modules you choose to study. For further information about fees, please refer to the course description on The Open University website.