Psychiatric Research MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By King's College London |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

40,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Psychiatric Research provides in-depth training in conducting and evaluating research in mental health. Based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), the course has an emphasis on clinical scientific research conducted in patient populations, the biological and environmental processes that underpin psychiatric disorders, and how well-performed research can improve the lives of patients. During the MSc students are supported in building their academic skills, independent thinking, and ability to take an evidence-based approach to mental health research.

Key benefits
  • In-depth, practical, and theoretical knowledge on research methods, statistics, and broader academic skills as applied to research across the psychiatric disorders.
  • Development of transferable skills, including communication, innovation, and critical evaluation.
  • Taught by IoPPN academics who perform world-leading psychiatric research.
  • A focus on the biological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders and how this knowledge can be applied to improve knowledge and ultimately clinical outcomes.
  • High levels of student experience - The MSc achieved 100% overall satisfaction in the 2023/4 postgraduate taught experience student survey.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Psychiatric Research provides in-depth training in conducting and evaluating research in mental health. Based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), the course has an emphasis on clinical scientific research conducted in patient populations, the biological and environmental processes that underpin psychiatric disorders, and how well-performed research can improve the lives of patients. During the MSc students are supported in building their academic skills, independent thinking, and ability to take an evidence-based approach to mental health research.

Key benefits
  • In-depth, practical, and theoretical knowledge on research methods, statistics, and broader academic skills as applied to research across the psychiatric disorders.
  • Development of transferable skills, including communication, innovation, and critical evaluation.
  • Taught by IoPPN academics who perform world-leading psychiatric research.
  • A focus on the biological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders and how this knowledge can be applied to improve knowledge and ultimately clinical outcomes.
  • High levels of student experience - The MSc achieved 100% overall satisfaction in the 2023/4 postgraduate taught experience student survey.

Admission Requirements

176+
6.5+
3.3+
92+
62+
Bachelor’s degree with 2:1 honours in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Social Science or Health Science; or a registrable qualification appropriate to the programme in Medicine; or a professional mental health qualification. A 2:2 degree will be considered only where applicants also offer a Masters with Merit in a related subject.

NON ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

A Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly known as a criminal records bureau check) may be required during your programme, depending on project work.

1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
16,950 GBP
International
40,000 GBP

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