Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health MSc/PGDip/PGCert

King's College London

Master

Distance

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

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.

About this course

The course is delivered 100 per cent online. 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 per cent world leading or internationally excellent, and our research environment was judged as 100 per cent 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.

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.

A bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in any subject.
A bachelor's degree with 2:2 honours in any subject. Applicants must provide a personal statement and one reference addressing their academic achievement.
Professional qualifications in an applied area including nursing or other non-medical health profession, counselling, psychotherapy or education may be considered.

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Subjects

  • Mental Health
  • Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology and neuroscience
  • Neuroscience disorders
  • Techniques in Neuroscience
  • Biological
  • Biological Foundations
  • Psychological
  • Community

Course programme

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

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

Modules

You are required to take:

  • 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: Child development (15 credits)

  • Mindfulness: Neuroscience & Application (15 credits)

  • Social, Genetic & Environmental Foundations of Mental Health (15 credits)

  • Global Mental Health (15 credits)

  • Neuroscience in Society (15 credits)

Msc

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)

  • 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: child development (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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Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health MSc/PGDip/PGCert

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