MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care

University of Stirling

In the UK and Scotland there is a growing demand for psychological therapeutic services to treat mental health disorders. Around one in four people will experience mental health problems in any one year (source: Public Health Scotland 2025). Our MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care is an NHS Scotland-funded professional training course. You’ll gain the clinical and professional skills you need to work as a Clinical Associate. You can work in Applied Psychology, an NHS Scotland role, or in other mental health services. The course is jointly delivered by the University of Stirling and the University of Dundee. Gain expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) The MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care provides expert training in delivering evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to adults with common mental health conditions. You'll enhance your knowledge of the prevalence, diagnostic criteria, presentation and treatment of common mental health disorders within a CBT framework. You’ll develop the abilities to meet a range of performance targets safely, while responding constructively to clinical supervision in line with professional and ethical guidelines. Fully funded by NHS Education for Scotland Applicants to this Psychological Therapy in Primary Care MSc must apply for employment with the NHS at the same time. If accepted, your tuition fees are paid by NHS Education for Scotland. You will be based in an NHS Health Board which will support you with supervised clinical practice in the workplace.