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Course type: Masters degree
Credits: 180

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Credits measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a module or qualification.

One credit represents about 10 hours of study over the duration of the course.

You are awarded credits after you have successfully completed a module.

For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded 60 credits.
How long it takes: 3 years part-time study
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Study method: Distance learning
Course cost: Postgraduate loan available
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MSc in Mental Health Science

: Course code: F78

This MSc looks at the biological and psychological underpinnings of mental health science. Examine anxiety, depression, psychosis and dementia from a biopsychosocial perspective. You’ll gain advanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary topics in mental health science, acquiring the skills to evaluate literature critically, discuss issues and communicate your understanding. In addition, you’ll plan and carry out an academically rigorous research project, plus develop skills and knowledge relevant to further research, employment and professional practice.

Core modules	Credits	Next start
Introduction to mental health science (S826) This online module introduces mental health science from biological, psychological and social science perspectives, focusing on stress, anxiety and depression and develops postgraduate study skills. See full description Register	60	30 Jan 2027
Core topics in mental health science: psychosis and dementia (SD816) This module takes an interdisciplinary ‘biopsychosocial’ approach to understanding psychosis and dementia, focusing on diagnosis, causes and interventions. See full description Register	60	03 Oct 2026
Or the discontinued module SD815.

Project module	Credits	Next start
MSc project module for MSc in Mental Health Science (SXH890) Plan and carry out an independent research project (from biological/psychological perspectives) related to your postgraduate mental health science study. See full description Register	60	07 Nov 2026
Or, the discontinued module SXH810.

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