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Mind and Skin
Key information
Course Leader: Kathy Radley
Level: 7
Credits: 30
Mode of delivery: Face to Face Teaching
Available places: 40
Dates
- 04/02/2026
Fees and Funding
£1830.00
The price quoted above is per 30 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU Overseas/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan
Entry Requirements
This module will be of interest to a wide range of health professionals involved with psychological support of people with skin conditions and those interested in psycho-dermatology.
This module is available on the MSc Clinical Dermatology, MSc Skin Lesion Management and on the MSc Skin Integrity & Wound Management.
Course Overview
This module will explore the relationship between skin conditions and their impact on mental health and wellbeing and analyse therapeutic approaches currently used to support individuals affected by a range of skin conditions and wounds. It will critically analyse the association between biological, psychological, and social factors affecting skin integrity to develop an understanding of the relationship between mental health and well-being. It is taught by clinicians with experience of managing patients with psych-cutaneous disorders and focuses on managing the delivery of psychological interventions in primary and secondary care settings.
Dates:
5 days (09.00 – 17.00)
11th, 12th,13th Feb 2026 (Weds – Fri) 26th , 27th March 2026.
Venue:
All teaching is face to face at the University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus, Hatfield, Herts, AL10 9AB.
Content:
- An introduction to neuroscience
- Relationship of skin disease to mental health & wellbeing
- Psychological factors: body image, self esteem
- Social factors: psychological wellbeing and quality of life
- Patient assessment & advanced communication skills
- Therapeutics & management approaches: pharmacological, psychotherapeutic complementary interventions
- Cancer survivorship
- Impact of interpersonal skills/engagement on therapeutic interventions
- Research & practice development related to skin disease & mental health
- Service user needs & carers role, health promotion and self-help
- Multidisciplinary team working & specialist referral criteria
Assessment:
Critical analysis of psychological interventions for patient with a skin condition/wound. 100% Coursework
Further information:
Kathy Radley (Module Leader) k.radley@herts.ac.uk
Rebecca Penzer-Hick (Programme Leader) r.penzer-hick@herts.ac.uk