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The MSc Mental Health Studies is designed for psychology or health science graduates and for those currently working in the mental health field who to wish to develop their knowledge and skills. The programme is unique in the UK, covering a broad spectrum of mental health topics which allows students to focus on their areas of interest. Students come from a broad range of backgrounds including psychology, nursing, physiotherapy, care home management, charity work with the homeless, drug and alcohol counselling, mental health work and occupational therapy. The programme is an ideal step towards a career in clinical psychology andor will enhance job prospects in psychological therapies, nursing and occupational therapy. Many past students have also used the MSc as a step towards a PhD. The programme aims to provide high quality and up-to-date coverage of theory, practice and research in the mental health field and to develop a critical awareness of contemporary debates in the mental health field. The basic modules provide an overview of theoretical perspectives on mental illness diagnosis and assessment psychiatric disorders and approaches to treatment, management and care. Specialist modules include: ? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ? Mental Health in Learning Disabilities I ? Mental Health in the Workplace ? Mind and Brain ? Pharmacotherapy ? Psychological Therapies ? Social and Community Mental Health ? Women?s Mental Health Voluntary clinical placements are also available for students. Programme website: http:www.mentalhealthstudies.iop.kcl.ac.uk Information about funding is available here: http:www.kcl.ac.ukstudypgfundingsourcesindex.aspx Please note that OVERSEAS STUDENTS who currently work in either South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust or King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, are eligible for Home fee status. Students must have worked in one of the above Trusts for at least one year.