Core Topics in Mental Health Science - Psychosis and Dementia, Short Course | Part time online | The Open University UK | United Kingdom
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Core Topics in Mental Health Science - Psychosis and Dementia

9 months
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This Core Topics in Mental Health Science - Psychosis and Dementia module from The Open University UK is suitable for those with relevant backgrounds in biological and psychological sciences, medical and allied professions.

Overview

This online module in Core Topics in Mental Health Science - Psychosis and Dementia from The Open University UK draws on biological, psychological and social sciences to investigate psychosis and dementia – conditions that are of major global health concern and socio-economic impact. 

Building on prior study and skills developed at Stage 1, you'll broaden your knowledge and understanding of these core topics in mental health science, and further develops your critical thinking, practical and professional skills. 

What's included

With the exception of two set books which you will need to purchase separately (please refer below), all study materials are available online, and are provided through the module website. 

These include a week-by-week planner and study guide, a guide to the module, core and supplementary reading materials, commentaries, a range of audiovisual resources, live online sessions, online tutor support, online forums and access to scientific journals, ebooks and databases through The Open University Library.

Programme Structure

Throughout your module studies, you’ll get help and support from your assigned module tutor. 

They’ll help you by:

  • Marking your assignments (TMAs) and providing detailed feedback for you to improve.
  • Guiding you to additional learning resources.
  • Providing individual guidance, whether that’s for general study skills or specific module content.
  • Facilitating online discussions between your fellow students, in the dedicated module and tutor group forums.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This module is not available for stand-alone study. SD816 is the core compulsory Stage 2 module for the MSc (F78) and Postgraduate Diploma (E91) in Mental Health Science. You will need to have met the entry requirements for F78 and E91, declared one or other as your intended qualification, and have completed Introduction to mental health science (S826), before progressing to SD816.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    3855 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 3855 GBP for the full programme during 9 months.
  • National

    3855 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 3855 GBP for the full programme during 9 months.

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