Substance misuse and dual diagnosis (degree and masters level)
Develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in working with people who misuse substances and who may have a concurrent mental health difficulty

Module code
Credits
FHEQ level
Location
At the end of the module you will be able to:
Module dates
The modules dates are: 12, 19, 26 May, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June and 7 July 2021.
Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change, always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.
What programme can this module count towards?
The degree level module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module for BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care.
At the end of the module you will be able to:
Module dates
The modules dates are: 12, 19, 26 May, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June and 7 July 2021.
Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change, always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.
What programme can this module count towards?
The masters level module can be studied as a standalone module or as an optional module for MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Clinical Practitioner), MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Community and Primary Care Practitioner) and MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions). For MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Mental Health Practitioner) is a pathway-specific module.
The University is adhering to
government guidance relating to COVID-secure operation. For this
reason, modules are being delivered in a variety of formats, with much content
delivered online, either in an interactive manner (i.e. requiring participation
at the allotted times), or sometimes in a passive manner (i.e. you may be able
to conduct some of the study outside of the typical taught hours of 09:00–17:00).
Some sessions, particularly clinical assessments, will continue to be delivered face-to-face with appropriate risk-mitigating measures in place. Others may allow you the option of attending face-to-face or synchronously engaging on-line with peers who attend face-to-face.
When you receive confirmation of your enrolment on a module, you will be granted access to our Digital Learning Environment (DLE or Moodle). You should access this prior to the start of your module to determine the teaching format of the module’s sessions.
Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
Access to:
Visit our admissions homepage for full details.
To be eligible for the module you must:
Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit (PDU). Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.
Fees
Please see our professional development module fees page.
Funding
Funding for this module may be available through your employing trust. Please contact your trust’s education coordinator in the first instance. If you work in the private, independent or voluntary sector, please contact your employer who will advise you accordingly.
For further information regarding this module, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom
Prospective student enquiries: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1752 586951
Current student enquiries: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1752 586958