Applied Neuroscience MSc / PG Dip

King’s College London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview
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.

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Design
  • Neuroscience

Course programme


About

About

This programme is flexible, and three levels of postgraduate qualifications are offered:

  • Achieve a postgraduate diploma after 120 credits and a master’s degree after completing all 180 credits. Students who wish to exit after the four introductory foundation modules will get the exit award Postgraduate Certificate in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health, rather than an award in Applied Neuroscience.

  • Complete four introductory foundation modules, two compulsory advanced modules and two optional modules to earn your postgraduate diploma.

  • Complete all twelve introductory, advanced, optional and research skills modules to earn your MSc.


PGDip

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)

*Due to limited availability, selecting these modules will prolong your study period. Please contact the enrolment team on +44 (0)20 7848 7860 if you would like to explore these options further.

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work. Contact time is typically 20 hours per week.


MSc

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. Please contact the enrolment team on +44 (0)20 7848 7860 if you would like to explore these options further.

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Applied Neuroscience MSc / PG Dip

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