6Nov
PostgraduateCourse summary
Our MSc Forensic Mental health is currently the only Masters-level qualification delivered in Scotland, specialising in forensic mental health. It offers a unique opportunity to advance your knowledge and enhance your skills. Our MSc has input from the School of Forensic Mental Health* (part of the Forensic Mental Health Managed Care Network in Scotland) by experienced clinicians through development of our course materials. This collaborative nature of the partnership closes the theory-practice gap and brings a fresh and current perspective to the programme in addition to a wealth of practical experience. Graduates will be equipped with the confidence to excel in any forensic mental health setting. The programme is designed for those who are currently, or who are looking to be employed in a forensic setting—such as a secure hospital, community based service for mentally disordered offenders, the Scottish Prison Service or Police Scotland. It is suitable for professionals with backgrounds in nursing, social care, psychology, occupational therapy, psychiatry, criminal justice and security.
- School of Forensic Mental Health was established in November 2007. Hosted by The Forensic Network, the School is available to colleagues and associates from across Scotland to assist with teaching, training and research needs in forensic mental health.
Entry requirements
You should normally hold an appropriate Ordinary bachelor's degree in a health (but not exclusively) related field. NON STANDARD ENTRY: Your application may still be considered if do not hold a degree if you can demonstrate sufficient professional or practice based experience relating to your area of study, for example, two years’ experience working in a mental health or forensic mental health context where you are required to provide written reports. Applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient professional or practice based experience to undertake their chosen study, for example, two years' experience working in a mental health or forensic mental health context where they are required to provide written reports. A progression route also exists from the short module Forensic mental Health run at New College Lanarkshire, Motherwell Campus and from the Graduate Certificate in Personality Disorder course at UWS. To be considered through this route, you must have a pass rate in excess of 60%.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE