Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Alexandra
Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc

After having spent one year on the MSc course, I would definitely recommend it as a means of professional development and source of unforgettable experiences, both academic and social. It is the ideal programme for scientists coming from different health disciplines that want to acquire expertise and cutting-edge knowledge in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry.

The structure of the course is quite demanding and requires constant involvement in multiple activities. It combines effectively theory, practice and research. I gained a lot by attending a variety of lectures held by some of the most recognised and well-known child and adolescent mental health researchers and practitioners. I enhanced my clinical skills by doing my clinical placement -in the framework of the studies- in one of the busiest child and adolescent mental health clinics in South London. I also had the opportunity to complete my research dissertation that mastered my capacities in methodology and statistics.

Studying at King's College London and particularly at the Institute of Psychiatry was a unique personal achievement. It was very important to know that I was part of an academic body with substantial scientific weight and international recognition.

After the end of the programme I intend to work as a psychologist either in the research or the clinical field. I consider that the MSc will constitute a fundamental basis for the fulfillment of my future professional objectives.

Htun
Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc

I am a medical doctor from Myanmar. Studying Child and Adolescent Mental Health seemed like sailing an uncharted sea to me especially when it comes to research in Psychiatry. King's has offered a lot more than I have ever expected. In particular, the Institute of Psychiatry at the Maudsley is a unique place to learn the subject for whoever wishes to have the best experience in the field.

The lectures are given by people who are the world leaders in their field of subspecialty. The course is very comprehensive and highly structured, offering everyone a perfect opportunity to learn. The library at the Institute of Psychiatry has one of the largest resources in the world where self- learning has the best chance without limits.

I also have great pleasure in meeting students from all over the world bringing their own experiences just to flourish themselves with the offers given by the experts in their respective fields. The number and level of research going on here at the Institute of Psychiatry is amazing, providing me a once in a life time opportunity to learn the material. What's more, London is one of the most vibrant cities in the world where every opportunity exists for knowledge, life and for fun.