At Nottingham, you’ll experience a unique balance between learning about the psychology behind key mental health issues and how to conduct research in the field.
As part of the course you’ll learn how mental health conditions are caused, diagnosed, assessed and treated as well as specific mental health research methods, models and approaches.
You’ll be taught by research-active experts in the field, both clinicians and non-clinicians, ensuring you are experiencing the latest thinking in mental health across the field and across all ages. You’ll also get to experience the facilities at the Institute of Mental Health, one of the leading institutes for inter-disciplinary mental health research in the UK
Our dual focus on research and practice will help you succeed in your career whether you wish to study mental health further in a PhD or help on the front-line in clinical practice.
At least a 2.1 (or international equivalent) in psychology, cognitive neuroscience or medicine
Applicants with Medicine or those seeking to intercalate within their medical degree are encouraged to apply and will be referred to the course director for consideration.
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Our graduates typically move into employment in mental health sectors after completing the MSc. These posts include Assistant Psychologist positions within the NHS, or within private and third sector healthcare settings, Research Assistant positions, or Healthcare Worker roles. Some decide to pursue further training as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or pursue further doctoral study.
90.3% of postgraduates from the School of Medicine secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £38,889
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