The new MSc Advanced Practice in Health and Social Care (Child and Adolescent Mental Health) course is aimed at all healthcare professionals working in child and adolescent mental health services. This innovative Advanced Practice MSc course will be run in partnership with Young Minds, the national mental health charity.

As a graduate you will be able to influence the mental health of children and young people at both a direct and indirect level through the development of services and the application of interprofessional practice and research. You will have gained a deep understanding and knowledge of child and adolescent mental health to enable you to work effectively and collaboratively across professional agencies and boundaries. Successful completion of the MSc fulfils the requirements for higher-grade, senior advanced practice posts in health and social care and qualifies you to apply for research posts and to conduct independent research.