4.2 Read 173 reviews
Overview
This online module in Core Topics in Mental Health Science - Psychosis and Dementia from The Open University UK draws on biological, psychological and social sciences to investigate psychosis and dementia – conditions that are of major global health concern and socio-economic impact.
Building on prior study and skills developed at Stage 1, you'll broaden your knowledge and understanding of these core topics in mental health science, and further develops your critical thinking, practical and professional skills.
What's included
- With the exception of two set books which you will need to purchase separately (please refer below), all study materials are available online, and are provided through the module website.
- These include a week-by-week planner and study guide, a guide to the module, core and supplementary reading materials, commentaries, a range of audiovisual resources, live online sessions, online tutor support, online forums and access to scientific journals, ebooks and databases through The Open University Library.
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Marking your assignments (TMAs) and providing detailed feedback for you to improve.
- Guiding you to additional learning resources.
- Providing individual guidance, whether that’s for general study skills or specific module content.
- Facilitating online discussions between your fellow students, in the dedicated module and tutor group forums.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 283 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This module is not available for stand-alone study. SD816 is the core compulsory Stage 2 module for the MSc (F78) and Postgraduate Diploma (E91) in Mental Health Science. You will need to have met the entry requirements for F78 and E91, declared one or other as your intended qualification, and have completed Introduction to mental health science (S826), before progressing to SD816.
Tuition Fees
Funding
Improve page content