Clinical Neuroscience

Alavari
Clinical Neuroscience MSc
For the late David Marr, the Institute of Psychiatry was an early stepping stone in a career of seminal works in cognitive neuroscience – a corpus that inspired me to pursue a career in neuroscience research. I initially was drawn to King's College in this way. I especially enjoy the room for independent learning at King's, and the focus on extracurricular seminars and talks. I truly believe in a holistic education, one not merely limited to the scheduled lectures or assignments.

After the MSc in Clinical Neuroscience, I plan to do a PhD on the subject of human cognition, e.g. memory, attention, and vision. King's offers me a chance to embrace a wider view of my field, not only so I can better assess my career options, but also for pure intellectual curiosity. I would strongly encourage prospective students to consider such opportunities that come with studying at King's during their application process, and in addition, to try and make the most of these opportunities when they arrive at King's. I for one know that all my efforts to do so have thus far been very rewarding.

Meera
Clinical Neuroscience MSc

I chose to study at King's as I felt the university offered me the two things I was looking for when considering studying as a postgraduate: a world-renowned reputation and a course I was really interested in.

I found the course a challenge but one in which I was supported the entire way through. In addition to providing me with a great MSc and a wealth of knowledge in neuroscience, this MSc has helped me obtain a Graduate job in Life and Health (re)insurance, where my knowledge subject areas including Alzheimer's and MND/ALS, as well as the general research and analytical skills I have gained, will be of immense use.

King's does have a very active social side to it – the students' union is always a hive of activity and the heart of the social aspect of the university. There are lots of different social clubs available for whatever you're interested in and it's a great way to meet new people and make new friends who will share at least some of the same interests as you.

Neena
Clinical Neuroscience MSc
As a medical student at King’s, I had the opportunity to intercalate an additional degree before my final year, at any university of my choice. Having already spent the past five years at King’s, I was completely aware of its esteemed reputation, its dedication to the support of international students, and its web over central London, in the form of four modern campuses.
Harbouring a growing interest in Neurology, I was delighted to discover the Master's in Clinical Neuroscience course at the IoP. The description of its four modules on the website promised a bird’s eye view of the vast subject of Neuroscience, along with the opportunity to tailor a dissertation project in an area of one’s choice.
Perfectly balancing the academic and clinical scales of Neurology/Neuroscience, the course strived to fairly cater to the various academic backgrounds of its students. The course added not only several invaluable credits to my CV, but even more to my development as an ethical, self-confident, well-read and statistically sound researcher. As an international student, I unfortunately had to self-fund, but a single morning spent in stimulating lectures, an afternoon spent in the cozy yet well-equipped IoP library, and the evening spent roaming the innermost “neurons” of London made every pound spent worth more than just a 100 pennies.

Pornjira
Thai
Clinical Neuroscience MSc

I studied for the MSc in Clinical Neuroscience as a part of my Fellowship from Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, where I had worked as a psychiatrist. The course provided me with in depth knowledge in clinical neuroscience which was very helpful in developing a better understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders. Moreover, the course brought me with the opportunity to meet many inspiring and excellent doctors and researchers from various fields, e.g. Neurology, Neuropsychiatry, Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Neurophysiology and Medical Physics. I had a chance to initiate a dissertation project according to my own interests with very helpful support from my supervisors. The results from my project have been submitted to an international academic conference and a medical journal. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life as I received supervision from world leaders in the relevant fields. The excellent academic support, e.g. library services and English classes, was advantageous for my study. Moreover, the inspiring academic environment at theInstituteofPsychiatryprovided me with the opportunity to develop professional networks and engage in further multidisciplinary research after the MSc. I am now involved with a project to investigate the neuropsychiatry of Parkinson’s disease and deep brain stimulation at King’s College Hospital.