Mental Health Science

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 or evidence of other study or experience you believe equips you to take this qualification.

Months of entry

February

Course content

This postgraduate certificate is for those with an academic or professional interest in mental health science and the biological and psychological underpinnings. Focusing on stress, anxiety and depression, you’ll broaden your knowledge and understanding of these affective disorders, recognising different lines of evidence, and appreciating the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of current knowledge. By the end, you’ll have the necessary skills to critically evaluate current literature, begin to discuss contemporary issues, and communicate a critical understanding of the key mental health science topics you’ve studied.

• Develop your knowledge and understanding of stress, anxiety and depression
• Explore current issues and research at the forefront of mental health science
• Gain professionally relevant skills essential for critically understanding mental health science

To gain this qualification, you'll study one 60-credit module.

Fees and funding

For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.