Program Overview

The Mental Health Therapeutics PgCert from Aston University is a distance-learning program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to validate, recommend, and critically appraise medication use in mental health practice. It is designed for professionals seeking to specialize in mental health, including nurses, pharmacists, and psychiatrists, and serves as a prerequisite for specialist clinical positions within the NHS. The program combines theory and practice through hands-on learning, utilizing a virtual learning environment and led by experienced faculty.