Mental Health, Global MSc
This Masters degree is designed to produce graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level. The MSc in Global Mental Health is unique to Scotland and one of only two in the UK.
- You will gain the skills and knowledge to develop and implement policies aimed at reducing the burden of mental illness worldwide.
- You will develop the knowledge to integrate your initiatives into the wider aims of international development and address the global inequities in the provision of mental health services.
- Teaching will be delivered in intensive two-week blocks delivered on campus, enabling you to undertake the programme alongside existing career and training commitments.
- The learning outcomes (ILOs) for the programme are based on the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health that were identified in a 2011 issue of Nature.
- We have collaborative partnerships with organisations working in low and middle income countries. You will have opportunities to complete placements and projects with them.
Programme overview
- MSc: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
- PgDip: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time
- PgCert: 9 months full-time; 18 months part-time
The core teaching is based around lectures. There is a strong emphasis on discussion and debate with your academic staff and fellow students, focusing on relevant research literature and policy documents.
Core courses
- Introduction to mental health and disability
- The global burden of mental health difficulties
- Cultural, social and biological determinants of mental health
- Research methods (qualitative, quantitative and health economics)
- Mental health promotion across the life-span
- Improving access to mental health care in the global context
- Mental health and disability: international law and policy
- Dissertation.
Career prospects
Graduates of the MSc Global Mental Health programme establish careers in national mental health policy and planning, epidemiological and mental health services research, as well as advisory and advocacy roles in governments, international agencies and non-governmental organisations.
Further information: Dr Ross White
Email: Ross.White@glasgow.ac.uk
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At least a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (psychology, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, law, public health or public policy). A registered health-care professional qualification will also be acceptable. A background – study, work or volunteer activities – in a mental health-related field is desirable but not essential.
English language
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.
Further information regarding entry requirements: student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk
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