MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care

The Psychological Therapy in Primary Care course offered by the University of Stirling is a postgraduate taught course that prepares students with advanced training in psychological therapy. This course has been developed as a collaboration between a group of NHS Education for Scotland (NES) professionals, the Scottish Government and several Scottish universities. Course Content: This comprehensive course encompasses different approaches to addressing common mental health problems, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Students will learn how to apply various intervention techniques in primary care. The course includes both theoretical aspects of primary care psychological therapy and clinical placements under the supervision of experienced practitioners.Key Modules: The key modules cover topics such as Depression and Anxiety in Primary Care, Introduction to CBT, Complexities in CBT, Applied Research Methods in Psychology, and Primary Care Mental Health Practice.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Association of Behavioural Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), enabling graduates to practise as a licensed primary care cognitive-behavioural therapist.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can consider career paths as cognitive-behavioural therapists in NHS primary care or practice independently. Graduates may also seek opportunities in areas such as clinical research, teaching, and consultancy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.