MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Mental Health
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Are you a registered health or social care professional interested in developing your career in advanced mental health practice? Do you have the support of your employer for workplace-based learning? This clinically and academically focused MSc programme is designed to prepare and support registered practitioners to develop their knowledge and skills to provide and lead high-quality advanced level mental health practice.
Key highlights
- Workplace-based learning supported by your employer
- Clinically and academically focused advanced mental health practice training
- Develops skills to lead high-quality advanced level mental health practice
- Designed for registered health and social care professionals
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Mental Health)
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Mental Health)
- Mental Health Clinical Lead
- Consultant Practitioner in Mental Health
Cost of study
UK/Home: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Home NA NA International NA NA Part time (Home) £1,260 per 20 credit module £1,300 per 20 credit module Part time fees shown are per a number of credits. Please note that fees are reviewed on an annual basis. | International: Student 2025-26 2026-27 Home NA NA International NA NA Part time (Home) £1,260 per 20 credit module £1,300 per 20 credit module Part time fees shown are per a number of credits. Please note that fees are reviewed on an annual basis.
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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