Approved Mental Health Professional Training (PgCert in Professional Mental Health Studies)

Course features

If you choose to study this course, here are some of the things you can expect from the course and how it will benefit you.


  • Our new Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training course is approved by the General Social Care Council (GSCC).
  • The course has been developed in consultation with mental health service users and carers, together with local employers.
  • Many teaching staff are research active, which keeps your learning cutting-edge, and others are expert practitioners. This combination of academics and practitioners provides a uniquely dynamic environment. Read more in the Research areas section. 
  • The Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences is a unique partnership between Kingston University and St George’s, University of London. This means that you benefit from the expertise and facilities of two complementary institutions
    • Kingston University has a long-established reputation for vocationally-relevant education; and
    • St George’s, University of London combines teaching and research excellence in healthcare sciences.