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The Open University
Online
Course
Part-time
Focusing on affective disorders (stress, anxiety and depression), the module will enable you to develop and apply these skills within the context of the chosen topics. You will broaden your knowledge and understanding of these affective disorders, recognise different lines of evidence, appreciate the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of current knowledge, discuss contemporary issues, and evaluate, synthesise and communicate your understanding of these key topics in mental health science.
Vocational relevance
The Introduction to Mental Health Science module from The Open University is good preparation for further research in mental health science. It will develop skills and knowledge that are relevant to employment within the health sector, life sciences, medical and related fields, and will inform and strengthen professional practice.
The Open University is unique. It is a public research institution that delivers 100% of its courses by online learning. It is the only university of its type in the UK
This course is at level 7 in the UK Qualifications Framework. Level 7 is advanced level study often referred to as postgraduate level.
The Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme (CATS) is a way to talk about the time and effort a course requires. One credit (or CATS point) equals 10 hours of learning effort.
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