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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Primary Mental Health Care

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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Course Overview

The PgCert Primary Mental Health Care at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year part-time structure. This course will develop your knowledge, skills and competencies to work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in an NHS Talking Therapies Service. You will learn to carry out problem-focused assessments with people experiencing common mental health problems, developing your engagement and interpersonal competencies to ensure you are patient-centred. You will learn how to offer high-quality, evidence-based low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions and contribute to service developments that promote socially inclusive mental health care for individuals, families and commu... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Assessment and Formulation in Primary Mental Health Care
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Low Intensity Interventions
Bio-Psychosocial Framework and Mental Health
Evidence-Based Psychological Wellbeing Practice
Engagement and Therapeutic Communication Skills
Service Development and Socially Inclusive Mental Health
Computerised and Blended Therapy Delivery Methods
Research Methods and Clinical Evaluation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
12%Work & Study
96%Professional Jobs
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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Primary Mental Health Care as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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