MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Are you a registered healthcare professional who is interested in delivering cognitive behavioural psychotherapy (CBT) in clinical settings? There is a growing demand for psychotherapists trained in this field and this MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course will provide training, including sufficient theory and skills training, and will enable you to develop your career as a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and the service you provide.

The course may interest those working in psychiatry, clinical and forensic psychology, occupational therapy, social work, nursing, general medical practitioners, allied health professions, counselling and third sector environments.

This

British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

(BABCP)-accredited course is delivered in partnership with NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and is available part time.

Why QMU?

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Staff expertise: The course is delivered by staff from NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, in collaboration with QMU School of Health Sciences. As trainee therapists, students benefit from the vast experience of expert CBT practitioners from throughout the UK delivering on our specialist postgraduate teaching course.

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Accreditation: This course is accredited with the BABCP. On completing the PgDip students will be eligible to apply for BABCP accredited status, the gold standard benchmark in CBT competence.

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Responsive: This course meets the demand for trained specialists in the field.

Range of teaching and learning methods: Core CBT competencies are developed through multiple methods, including lectures, workshops, role play, academic evaluation and close clinical supervision.

Honours degree, or equivalent, plus a mental health qualification. Applicants will be expected to be familiar with individual casework, history-taking and case load management and must normally be a UK registered health professional. Non- standard entrants may be considered if they can demonstrate that they have the necessary work-based experience, skills and aptitude demonstrated by a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio.