University of Chester

Applied Mental Health Practice PGCert

University of ChesterCheshire AMHP Partnership Venue, United Kingdom

Course overview

This part-time interprofessional course is delivered in collaboration with Cheshire Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Partnership and incorporates AMHP training. The aim of the course is to produce competent, independent mental health practitioners capable of complex decision making and working with high levels of professional responsibility.

Key highlights

  • Delivered with Cheshire Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Partnership
  • Incorporates Approved Mental Health Professional training
  • Interprofessional learning alongside other mental health professions
  • Develops complex decision making under high professional responsibility
  • Prepares competent, independent mental health practitioners

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • International Alumni Scholarship

    Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.

Careers this course leads to

  • Approved Mental Health Professional
  • Mental health social worker
  • Mental health nurse
  • Occupational therapist in mental health
  • Psychologist in mental health services

Cost of study

Home students

The course is available to: Registered social workers First level nurses – their field of practice being mental health or learning disabilities nursing Occupational therapists Chartered psychologists Applicants will have two years’ post-registration experience and be nominated and supported by their employer.

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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