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Overview
Focusing on affective disorders (stress, anxiety and depression), the module will enable you to develop and apply these skills within the context of the chosen topics. You will broaden your knowledge and understanding of these affective disorders, recognise different lines of evidence, appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of current knowledge, discuss contemporary issues, and evaluate, synthesise and communicate your understanding of these key topics in mental health science.
Vocational relevance
- The Introduction To Mental Health Science module at The Open University UK is good preparation for further research in mental health science.
- It will develop skills and knowledge that are relevant to employment within the health sector, life sciences, medical and related fields, and will inform and strengthen professional practice.
Programme Structure
What you will study:- Block 1 will introduce you to fundamental postgraduate study skills, and an overview of research methods, with content that focuses on affective disorders, and makes use of core resources provided within the module. You will also be guided in understanding critical appraisal techniques to evaluate clinical and scientific research papers.
- Block 2 will focus on Stress and Anxiety and Block 3 on Depression, with the emphasis in core readings and commentaries addressing diagnosis, causes and interventions.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology View 100 other Short Courses in Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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 can be taken on a stand-alone basis, or as part of a qualification. S826 is the compulsory Stage 1 module in the MSc (F78) and PGDip (E91) in Mental Health Science, and is also available as a core option in our MSc in Science (F12) and MA/MSc Open (F81) programmes.
- Entry to F78 and E91 will typically require an honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in science or a science-related subject (including psychological sciences, health science, mental health nursing or medicine). Entry to F12 will typically require an honours degree in science. Entry to F81 will typically require a bachelors degree or equivalent qualification relevant to your intended specialist area of study.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents3305 GBP / full≈ 3305 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents3305 GBP / full≈ 3305 GBP / full
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