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MSc PG Dip Applied Neuroscience

  • DeadlineStudy Details:

    MSc: Minimum 2 years, maximum 6 years. PG Dip: Minimum 16 months, maximum 4 years.

Course Description

Neuroscience is an exciting and emerging discipline which seeks to understand the most complex organ in the body – the nervous system. Neuroscience is a modern, multidisciplinary subject. As such, it draws together knowledge and expertise from many areas of science, from molecular biology up to the psychological study of the mind.

This innovative qualification from King’s is taught 100% online over two years, and is therefore designed to fit around your work and life commitments. This postgraduate course will allow you to apply your neuroscience knowledge to real world settings. From the research lab to marketing and games design, the application of neuroscience has the potential to deepen your understanding of how the brain and the nervous system serves to drive our every thought, sensation and emotion.

Key Benefits

  • The IoPPN at King’s at is Europe’s largest centre for research and postgraduate education in psychiatry, psychology and basic and clinical neuroscience.

  • Based on the same site as the world-famous Maudsley Hospital, our links with industry ensure that we remain at the forefront of research and healthcare delivery.

  • 100% of our research impact and research environment has been rated world-leading in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

  • Learn from high profile academics who are leaders in their field.

  • Six entry points throughout the year, 100% online and taught part-time over two years, so you can balance study alongside work and life commitments.

  • All you need is a computer and an internet connection.

  • Achieve a Postgraduate Diploma in 16 months and an MSc in two years.

  • With small class sizes, you benefit from close instructor interaction and collaboration with other students from everywhere in the world.

  • The 100% online Applied Neuroscience Postgraduate Diploma and MSc programme allows you to benefit from an innovative and contemporary curriculum, whilst learning from our world-leading scientists.

Entry Requirements

 Standard

Academic/professional requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree with 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent) in any subject.

  • Candidates who achieved a 2:2 in their undergraduate degree will need to support their application with a one page personal statement and an academic reference.

 

Non-standard

Professional qualifications in an applied area including nursing or other non-medical health profession, counselling, psychotherapy or education may be considered.

Applicants must have a pass (grades A* – C) in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent. Applicants presenting with demonstrable significant work experience in a related area may be considered. Such applicants must demonstrate competency by passing the Biological Foundations module in order to progress onto the postgraduate diploma or full MSc qualification.

Fees

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees

Student Destinations

At King’s, you’ll enter into one of the world’s most competitive student bodies and join a legacy of graduates that are sought out by some of the leading employers in the field.

The Applied Neuroscience MSc will:

– open up opportunities within research, or progress to PhD
– provide transferable skills and knowledge that can benefit a number of career paths
– provide a solid set of transferable research skills such as analysis, report writing, reviewing and critical appraisal
– expand career opportunities within clinical psychology.

Module Details

PGDip 

Required Foundation Modules

Students on this course are required to take Foundation modules:

  • Biological Foundations of Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Techniques in Neuroscience (15 credits)
  • Psychological Foundations of Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Mental Health in the Community (15 credits)

Required Advanced Modules

Students on this course are required to take:

  • Contemporary Advance in Neuroscience (15 credits)
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders: From Bench to Bedside (15 credits)

Optional Advanced Modules

Students on this course can chose two from a range of optional modules which may typically include: 

  • Psychology and Neuroscience of Addictions (15 credits)
  • Psychology and Neuroscience of Affective Disorders (15 credits)
  • Psychology and Neuroscience of Psychosis (15 credits)
  • Pharmacotherapy of Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Neuroscience in Society (15 credits)
  • Social, Genetic and Environmental Foundations of Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Neuroimaging and Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health* (15 credits)
  • Global Mental Health* (15 credits)
  • Mindfulness: Neuroscience & Application* (15 credits)

MSc 

Required Foundation Modules

  • Students on this course are required to take Foundation modules:
  • Biological Foundations of Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Techniques in Neuroscience (15 credits)
  • Psychological Foundations of Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Mental Health in the Community (15 credits)

Required Advanced Modules

Students on this course are required to take:

  • Contemporary Advance in Neuroscience (15 credits)
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders: From Bench to Bedside (15 credits)

Required Research Skills

  • Research Skills: Research Integrity & Ethics  (15 credits)
  • Research Skills: Reviewing & Critical Analysis  (15 credits)
  • Research Skills: Study Design  (15 credits)
  • Research Skills: Analysis and Reporting  (15 credits)

Optional Advanced Modules

Students on this course can chose two from a range of optional modules which may typically include: 

  • Psychology and Neuroscience of Addictions (15 credits)
  • Psychology and Neuroscience of Affective Disorders (15 credits)
  • Psychology and Neuroscience of Psychosis (15 credits)
  • Pharmacotherapy of Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Neuroscience in Society (15 credits)
  • Social, Genetic and Environmental Foundations of Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Neuroimaging and Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Child and Adolescent Mental Health* (15 credits)
  • Global Mental Health* (15 credits)
  • Mindfulness: Neuroscience & Application* (15 credits)

*Due to limited availability, selecting these modules will prolong your study period.

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