Study Forensic Mental Health MSc at University of the West of Scotland in the UK, Health and Life Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

Health and Life Sciences

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£2,330.00 (US$ 3,009) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Online

High Street,

Paisley,

Renfrewshire,

PA1 2BE, SCOTLAND, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You should normally hold an appropriate Ordinary bachelor's degree in a health (but not exclusively) related field. 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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.