University of Huddersfield

Dual Diagnosis in Mental Health

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

Dual diagnosis in mental health is a term used to describe persons with a diagnosed mental health condition and problematic substance or alcohol use. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals working with individuals with co-morbid substance use and mental health conditions. It aims to improve your knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, patient centred, holistic and integrated care to service users.

Key highlights

  • Focuses on co-occurring mental health conditions and problematic substance use
  • Designed for healthcare professionals supporting service users with co-morbid conditions
  • Builds knowledge and confidence to deliver safe, patient-centred care
  • Develops skills in holistic and integrated care for service users
  • Standalone module worth 20 Master's-level credits

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

Scholarships

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Careers this course leads to

  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Dual Diagnosis Practitioner
  • Substance Misuse Worker
  • Community Mental Health Practitioner
  • Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £987 | International: £18,700

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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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