MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Delivered in partnership with NHS Lothian and NHS Greater
Glasgow and Clyde , this course will provide registered health professionals with sufficient theoretical and skills training in cognitive behavioural therapy and enable you to develop your career as a therapist and the service you provide . It is delivered part-time .
This course is for people already working in a healthcare setting ( in areas including psychiatry , clinical and forensic psychology , occupational therapy , social work , nursing , general medical practitioners and other allied health professions ) who are interested in delivering cognitive behavioural therapy ( CBT ) in clinical settings .
CBT is the best evidence based psychotherapy for a range of mental and even physical disorders , ranging from depression , anxiety and phobias to eating disorders , schizophrenia and chronic pain / health conditions . Healthcare professionals are increasingly required to demonstrate a flexible , multidisciplinary approach to make the best use of skills and resources . The NHS actively promotes provision of evidence-based management . CBT is the evidence-based psychotherapy par excellence . It can be effective as a standalone treatment and can also be used in conjunction with other medical or psychological treatments . The model is versatile , creative and its techniques can be used selectively in general medical , psychological and nursing practice , as well as informing whole courses of integrated treatment .
This course will help you develop and refine your CBT skills , empower you to use the model in a range of clinical situations and focus on the development of a respectful and pro-active relationship with patients . The therapeutic alliance is central to the delivery of CBT and the course will teach you to forge a positive collaborative relationship with patients as a means of improving and maintaining the patient ’ s mental health .
The course is delivered by staff from NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde , in collaboration with QMU School of Health Sciences .
Structure
You can opt to study for the full MSc , a PgDip or a PgCert . You can also register as an associate student to complete a single module for CPD . On completion of a single module , you may wish to complete further modules and progress your studies to a named award .
Teaching , learning and assessment
The teaching and learning methods used will encourage participative and independent learning . These blended approaches will engage you in lectures , problem-based learning , workshops , small group discussion , seminars , observation and skills practice . As part of the programme you will be required to see patients weekly and to attend Group Supervision for the duration of the course . Assessment methods will include essays , audio recordings of therapy sessions , case studies , and supervisor assessments .
Teaching hours and attendance
You will attend a 10-day induction block followed by a week long teaching block every month . The PgCert requires 301 hours of independent study and the PgDip 358 hours .
Industry links and accreditation
On completion of the diploma you will be an accredited CBT practitioner through membership with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies ( BABCP ): https :// www . babcp . com / Accreditation / Accreditation . aspx
Modules
For the award of PgCert , you will complete : Principles of Cognitive Therapy ( 20 credits )/ Application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( 20 credits )/ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety and Depression ( 20 credits ).
To then obtain a PgDip , you will also complete : Research Skills in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( 20 credits )/ Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Major Depression ( 20 credits ).
To obtain an MSc , you will then complete : Practice-based research project * ( 60 credits )/ Introduction to Complex Adaptation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy ( 20 credits ).
The dissertation on a research project will be within a chosen specialist area of CBT . The components of the dissertation will include : a research proposal , a literature review and a paper for publication .
The modules listed here are correct at time of print ( November 2021 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules do change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact to the students . Please check our website for any updates .
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