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University of Lancashire: Children & Young Peoples Mental Health
| Institution | University of Lancashire |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Nursing and Midwifery |
| Web | http://www.lancashire.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@lancashire.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Gain a specialist academic qualification that’s grounded in government policies and plans to develop the UK’s healthcare workforce.
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Suitable for professionals and those interested in research. This programme develops practitioners who are knowledgeable and skilled in their practice. They can flex and adapt to constant change, and are ready to take on roles in services that have responsibility for children and young people. These can be in health, education, social care or the voluntary sector.
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The course takes learners on a deep dive into areas from assessment and interventions relevant to specific to ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, self-harm, emergent personality disorders and includes a specific module dedicated to eating disorders.
Why study with us - The course blends academic learning with practice, so you will link your work with children, young people and their families with scheduled teaching sessions at the University.
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You’ll benefit from learning alongside peers with multi-professional qualifications and backgrounds including nursing, social work, occupational therapy, health visiting, or school nursing.
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This MSc was commissioned by the NHS. We work closely with staff from Children and Young People's Mental Health Services and service users in the continual design and development of this course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first degree or an upper second class (2:1) honours degree. Applicants who have a lower second class degree (2:2) or practitioners with a diploma qualification such as nursing and can demonstrate an ability to work at Masters level may be considered. |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
Summary
Gain a specialist academic qualification that’s grounded in government policies and plans to develop the UK’s healthcare workforce.
-
Suitable for professionals and those interested in research. This programme develops practitioners who are knowledgeable and skilled in their practice. They can flex and adapt to constant change, and are ready to take on roles in services that have responsibility for children and young people. These can be in health, education, social care or the voluntary sector.
-
The course takes learners on a deep dive into areas from assessment and interventions relevant to specific to ADHD, Autism, anxiety, depression, self-harm, emergent personality disorders and includes a specific module dedicated to eating disorders.
Why study with us - The course blends academic learning with practice, so you will link your work with children, young people and their families with scheduled teaching sessions at the University.
-
You’ll benefit from learning alongside peers with multi-professional qualifications and backgrounds including nursing, social work, occupational therapy, health visiting, or school nursing.
-
The MSc in Child and Adolescent Mental Health was commissioned by the NHS and we work closely with staff from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and service users in the continual design and development of this course.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A first degree or an upper second class (2:1) honours degree. Applicants who have a lower second class degree (2:2) or practitioners with a diploma qualification such as nursing and can demonstrate an ability to work at Masters level may be considered. |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
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