Overview
- Degree awarded
- Postgraduate Certificate
- Duration
- 12 months part-time
- Entry requirements
-
We require an honours degree (Lower Second or above) or equivalent from a recognised institution, or an approved and relevant postgraduate qualification (minimum PGDip or equivalent - 120 credits at master's level), or evidence of previous advanced study, research or professional experience, which the University accepts as qualifying you for entry.
For entry to the PGCert at level 6, we require a FHEQ at level 5 (such as a foundation degree, diploma of higher education, or higher national diploma).
Places are available to applicants without the above qualifications who are able to demonstrate evidence of appropriate academic ability. See Portfolio for non-standard application (Word, 171 KB).
- How to apply
- You should complete the online application form or request a printed form. You also need to complete an employer support form (Word, 56KB)
Course options
| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGCert | N | Y | N | N |
Course overview
- Develop the knowledge and clinical competency to assess and treat patients experiencing common mental health problems using low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions.
- Qualify as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, be eligible to apply for registration and be able to work in NHS Talking Therapies Services after successfully completing this 12-month PGCert.
- Study on a course approved by the British Psychological Society.
- PGCert fees for those working in NHS Talking Therapies NHS/organisations are funded through a contract with NHS England.
- Study at a university ranked 3rd in the UK for Nursing, and top 10 for Psychology and Medicine (QS World University Rankings 2023).
- Study using a blended approach including face-to-face and online lectures and skills, which will equip you with the skills to work as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner using different modalities.
Open days
Fees
To be announced.
The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.
All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees. Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
PGCert fees for those working in NHS Talking Therapies NHS/organisations are funded through a contract with NHS England.
For the latest scholarship and bursary information please visit the fees and funding page.
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
- Telephone
- +44 (0)161 529 4563
- pgtaught.nursing@manchester.ac.uk
- School/Faculty
-
Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas.
Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
We require an honours degree (Lower Second or above) or equivalent from a recognised institution, or an approved and relevant postgraduate qualification (minimum PGDip or equivalent - 120 credits at master's level), or evidence of previous advanced study, research or professional experience, which the University accepts as qualifying you for entry.
For entry to the PGCert at level 6, we require a FHEQ at level 5 (such as a foundation degree, diploma of higher education, or higher national diploma).
Places are available to applicants without the above qualifications who are able to demonstrate evidence of appropriate academic ability. See Portfolio for non-standard application (Word, 171 KB).
English language
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found at GOV.UK ).
Specifically, we require a minimum of:
- IELTS at grade 7.0 or above, with a score of 6.0 or above in each component;
- TOEFL test with a score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) or above; GCSE English with grade C or above;
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency.
English language test validity
Application and selection
How to apply
Advice to applicants
We require you to have written employer support to attend the course and to be given time to complete any necessary practice requirements, including any practice supervision/mentorship arrangements.
As well as applying online, an employer support form (Word, 56KB) must be completed, which can also be requested from pgtaught.nursing@manchester.ac.uk .
Overseas (non-UK) applicants
Fitness to practise / health requirements
Re-applications
If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry.
In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.
If you have started and/or completed an NHS England funded course within the last two years you are not eligible to apply for this training until after the two year period had ended.
Course details
Course description
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 communities.
Our course is directly relevant to clinical practice and uses a bio-psychosocial framework so you can develop knowledge and skills in evidence-based interventions delivered through a range of methods (such as face-to-face, telephone, computerised).
You will benefit from an enriching and enjoyable learning experience, delivered by a programme team of clinicians and researchers who have practical expertise in low intensity working.
Please note: the PGCert can be completed as a graduate certificate and also meets national competencies for becoming a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. Please contact us about completing the qualification at graduate level.
PhD with integrated master's
If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health. You can also visit this page for examples of projects related to integrated master's courses.
Aims
The course aims to develop your competencies to undertake a patient-centred problem-focused assessment, and support patients to use evidence-based Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy interventions outlined in the National Institute of Clinical Excellence's guidelines for people experiencing common mental health problems in face to face, telephone, group and CBT formats.
You will develop your knowledge and skills in adapting interventions for diverse groups and understand the importance of respecting and valuing individual difference.
Teaching and learning
The course is delivered using a blended format, with 50% taught face-to-face in class and 50% taught online. This format mirrors the Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner role in practice.
You will participate in a range of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, small group work, student-led seminars, tutorials, problem-based learning scenarios, skills practice and clinical simulations. There is a strong emphasis on skills development through the use of role play, experiential exercises and analysis.
Supervised practice and clinical hours are essential to achieve practical skills outcomes for the course. In addition, you will undertake independent study to further develop and consolidate your learning.
The course involves sessions by users and/or carers who are seen as essential contributors to student learning as experts by experience.
You will be required to attend university on campus for part of the week and the rest is spent in clinical practice.
The course is part-time but you can choose to complete over one or two years depending on the length of the placement.
- 1 year route: 2 days in university and 3 days in service for the first unit and then 1 day in university and 4 days in service for the remaining programme.
- 2 year route: 2 days in university and 1 day in service for the first unit, then 1 day in university and 2 days in service for the remaining programme.
Students on both routes will engage in taught content at the same time. However, students on the 2 year route will have extended assessment deadlines and will complete the course within two years, opposed to the usual one year, due to the reduced clinical time in service.
You are required to identify a suitable practice supervisor/mentor to oversee and assess the clinical and/or practice work required for the programme and pathway. Student trainees working within an NHS Talking Therapies service are expected to receive supervision from supervisors who have completed NHS Talking Therapies PWP Supervisor Training. This is an accredited five-day training programme currently provided by the University.
Coursework and assessment
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-based low intensity treatment for common mental health disorders (EBLT) | NURS60183 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Engagement and Assessment of Patients with Common Mental Health Problems | NURS60184 | 20 | Mandatory |
| Values, diversity and context (VDC) | NURS60188 | 20 | Mandatory |