MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Mental Health

This programme is aimed at experienced registered health and social care professionals who are currently working in a mental health setting. It will be of interest to those working in any mental health setting who wish to develop their clinical expertise, research, education and leadership skills to an advanced level of practice and autonomy.

Graduate equipped with the skills to take on lead roles in management, clinical practice and/or education. Career prospects include advanced practice roles such as consultant roles, advanced specialist practice roles, education, research and audit.

• Blended learning programme with a mix of online distance learning and on campus days.

• Develop skills to act autonomously in providing care to people requiring complex mental health assessment and treatment.

• Develop leadership and management skills to support the wider mental health team.

• Participate in workplace-based experiential learning opportunities with workplace supervisors and other experienced clinicians.

• Embed independent and supplementary prescribing into your masters degree (subject to profession).

• Disseminate evidence-based knowledge to enhance services and person-centred care.

This programme is also available as an Apprenticeship MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Mental Health. For further information on the apprenticeship route and details of how your employer can apply for you please visit our apprenticeship webpage.

• Year 1

• Core modules

  APP758: Advanced concepts in research: methodology and methods (20 credits)
  

  AMH701: Advanced mental health assessment and formulation (20 credits)

  APP717: Fundamental of health assessment (20 credits) 
  

• Year 2

• Core modules

  AMH702: Advanced mental health planning and interventions (20 credits)

  Optional modules

  Optional modules can be two 20 credit modules or one 40 credit (40 credits).

  Optional modules can be chosen from the list given below. Please contact the Professional Development Unit Admissions Team to discuss your options.
  

  • APP701: Advancing practice in context (20 credits)
  • APP707: CBT interventions for mental health professionals (psychosis) (20 credits)
  • APP709: Working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder (20 credits)
  • APP721: Perinatal mental health (20 credits)
  • APP727: The child and young person with mental health needs (20 credits)
  • APP744: Substance misuse and dual diagnosis (20 credits)
  • APP759: Advancing knowledge of learning and teaching for practice (20 credits)
  • NMP703: Non-medical prescribing (40 credits)

• Final year

• Core modules

  SPP702: Substantive Professional Project (40 Credits)

  Optional modules

  Optional module 20 Credits. Optional modules can be chosen from the list given below. Please contact the Professional Development Unit Admissions Team to discuss your options.
  

  • APP701: Advancing practice in context (20 credits)
  • APP707: CBT interventions for mental health professionals (psychosis) (20 credits)
  • APP709: Working with people with a diagnosis of personality disorder (20 credits)
  • APP721: Perinatal mental health (20 credits)
  • APP727: The child and young person with mental health needs (20 credits)
  • APP744: Substance misuse and dual diagnosis (20 credits)
  • APP759: Advancing knowledge of learning and teaching for practice (20 credits)
  • NMP703: Non-medical prescribing (40 credits)

Every postgraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the programme aims, the programme structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.

The following programme specification represents the latest programme structure and may be subject to change:

MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Mental Health Programme Specification standard route 22 23 7525

A good honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent plus a professional qualification in health or social care. 

You must be working in a role that requires advanced practice skills and knowledge.

You will need the support of your employer and have a consultant or advanced practice clinical supervisor in your employment setting for the duration of the programme.

Claims for credit for prior learning will be assessed following Universtiy regulations.

International students: IELTS score of 6.5 overall or equivalent.

Applying for this programme

Applications need to be completed via the PG apply online form.

Any questions please contact: 

Email: pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk

Professional Development Unit
4th floor, Rolle Building
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth, PL4 8AA

Tel: +44 (0)1752 586951

What happens after I apply?

After your application is received, it will be processed and sent to the Programme Lead for a decision to be made on your suitability to study. You may be asked to provide additional information or to take part in an interview (for overseas students this may be by telephone or video conference). Once this decision has been made, you will be sent an email either confirming your place on the programme, or rejecting your application and giving the reasons for this decision (you may request further feedback in order to improve your chances of selection at a later date).

Please note that you will be enrolled on the full MSc programme. You may choose to exit with the qualification of PgCert upon completion of an appropriate 60 credits, or a PgDip upon completion of an appropriate 120 credits. More information is contained within the programme specification.

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