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MSc PG Dip PG Cert Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health – Distance Learning

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    MSc/PGDip/PGCert Distance Learning,Part-time

Course Description

MSc: Minimum 2 years, maximum 4 years (6 years in mitigating circumstances).  PG Dip: Minimum 16 months, maximum 4 years. PG Cert: Minimum 8 months, maximum 3 years.

The online Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health course aims to provide a comprehensive and integrated exploration of our current understanding of the psychological and neuroscientific basis of mental health.

By drawing on the wealth of research, education and clinical expertise and experience across our world-renowned Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), the course will appeal to those with a personal interest in the area of psychology, neuroscience and mental health, and who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills base.

Key Benefits

  • The course is delivered 100% online and there is no need to attend the campus. Students work in small, interactive classes with academic staff, and also receive additional support and guidance.

  • Cutting edge expertise: impact of the IoPPN’s work was 100% world leading or internationally excellent, and our research environment was judged as 100% world leading (Research Excellence Framework, 2014).

  • Online access to teaching materials developed from experts across Kings College London, providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective of important mental health problems.

  • Support to develop and demonstrate research and critical appraisal skills that will permit appreciation, interpretation and reporting of research evidence, as preparation for research or further education.

Entry Requirements

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

Or

A bachelor’s degree with 2:2 honours (or overseas equivalent) in any subject. Applicants must provide a personal statement and one reference addressing their academic achievement.

Or

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.*

Or 

Applicants presenting with demonstrable significant work experience in a related area may be considered. Evidence of higher learning, an academic reference and a personal statement will be required at the point of application.*

*Such applicants may initially be enrolled onto the postgraduate certificate in Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health (60 credits encompassing 1,2,3,4). Subsequent progression onto the postgraduate diploma or master’s will be dependent upon completion of the postgraduate certificate with a pass average across the four foundation modules.

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 Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health MSc will:

– Benefit those wishing to become a graduate research worker, and will optimise opportunities for PhD training. It will also provide a stepping stone towards professional training as a mental health practitioner.
– Enhance the career profile of those already working clinically in the field of mental health by increasing understanding and knowledge of the subject area which will help to inform clinical practice.
– Provide transferable skills and knowledge that can benefit a number of career paths.

Module Details

MSc

Modules

  • Biological Foundations in Mental Health (15 credits) 
  • Techniques in Neuroscience (15 credits) 
  • Psychological Foundations in Mental Health (15 credits) 
  • Mental Health in the Community (15 credits) 
  • Research Skills: Research Integrity & Ethics (15 credits)
  • Research Skills: Reviewing & Critical Analysis (15 credits)
  • Research Skills: Methods & Procedures (15 credits)
  • Research Skills: Analysis & Reporting (15 credits)
  • In addition, students take 60 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:
  • Psychology & Neuroscience of Addiction (15 credits)
  • Psychology & Neuroscience of Affective Disorders (15 credits)
  • Psychology & Neuroscience of Psychosis (15 credits)
  • Pharmacotherapies in Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Neuroimaging in Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Child & Adolescent Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Mindfulness: Neuroscience & Application (15 credits)
  • Social, Genetic & Environmental Foundations in Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Global Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Neuroscience in Society (15 credits)

PGDip

Modules

  • Biological Foundations in Mental Health (15 credits) 
  • Techniques in Neuroscience (15 credits) 
  • Psychological Foundations in Mental Health (15 credits) 
  • Mental Health in the Community (15 credits) 
  • In addition, students take 60 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:
  • Psychology & Neuroscience of Addiction (15 credits)
  • Psychology & Neuroscience of Affective Disorders (15 credits)
  • Psychology & Neuroscience of Psychosis (15 credits)
  • Pharmacotherapies in Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Neuroimaging in Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Child & Adolescent Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Social, Genetic & Environmental Foundations of Mental Health (15 credits)
  • Global Mental Health (15 credits) 
  • Neuroscience in Society (15 credits)

*These modules may be subject to change 

PGCert

Modules

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

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