Global Mental Health

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences, or related disciplines. We also consider professional degree such as nursing, occupational therapy or medicine.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), if higher scores have been achieved in the subjects listed above, or in other relevant modules.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Designed to produce graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level, helping them develop the knowledge to integrate initiatives into the wider aims of international development, and address global inequities. By developing the capacity to think critically about the potential risks of globalising notions of mental illness you will gain the skills to develop and implement policies aimed at reducing the public health impact of mental health difficulties worldwide.

Why this Programme?

• Two student placements at the Glasgow Psychological Trauma Service available (subject to agreement from NHSGGC).
• Learning outcomes (ILOs) are based on the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health identified in a 2011 issue of Nature.
• Specific emphasis on the important role social and cultural factors play in how mental health difficulties can be understood and treated across the globe.
• Contributors to teaching come from a diverse range of disciplines including: clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry. Teaching also includes contribution from those with a lived experience of mental health difficulties.
• Distinctive focus on social innovation and social enterprise to foster students' changemaking capabilities.
• Option to graduate with specialism in Health Promotion, Social Innovation or without specialism by following certain courses.

Main Campus Location

This programme is undertaken at the Gilmorehill Campus, in the West End of Glasgow. Easy to travel to by bus, subway, train or car.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.