Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

The application deadline for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is Apr 1, 2027.

This program is a Non-degree course in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for healthcare professionals, offered by Bangor University in the United Kingdom. It's a 2-year part-time course that helps enhance therapeutic skills.

The curriculum covers modules on DBT theories, clinical applications, mindfulness, and advanced clinical skills. Students learn through residential and distance learning formats, with a focus on practical application, allowing them to implement DBT strategies in their clinical practice.

Graduates can work as DBT Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, or Mental Health Practitioners. They can practice DBT in various healthcare settings, with skills that are transferable across roles in mental health and therapeutic settings.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.