Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health MSc/PGDip/PGCert

King’s College London

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Online

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview
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.
This course is ideal for people who are:
Seeking employment as a graduate research worker
Wishing to progress to doctoral study
Already working in or planning to undertake further study to work in mental health as a practitioner or policy maker.
It will also enhance the knowledge and skills base for those with a personal interest in the area of psychology, neuroscience and mental health.
The course information sheet is a printable version of the information on this web page, which you can download here.

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience

Course programme


About

About

The programme is flexible, and three levels of postgraduate qualification are offered:

  • Achieve a postgraduate certificate after completing 60 credits, a postgraduate diploma after 120 credit and a master’s degree after completing all 180 credits.

  • Complete four introductory modules in the foundations of mental health to earn your postgraduate certificate.

  • Complete four advanced modules in psychology and neuroscience disorders to earn your postgraduate diploma.

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


PG Cert

PG Cert 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)


PG Dip

PG Dip 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


MSc

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)

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  • Mental Health Postgraduate Degrees
  • Psychology Postgraduate Degrees
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Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health MSc/PGDip/PGCert

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