Develops advanced skills in psychiatric and psychological research methods. Hypothesis formulation, study design, data gathering, research management, data analysis and protocol design. NHS volunteer programme available for students interested in gaining clinical experience. Ideal step towards a PhD or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Visit our website for more details:
http://www.mscpsychiatricresearch.iop.kcl.ac.uk
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KEY BENEFITS
- Provides an in-depth practical and theoretical knowledge base to guide the practice and interpretation of mental health research and an understanding of the context in which it takes place.
- Core programme delivers advanced training in the ethical and scientific principles common to all mental research disciplines, together with skills in statistics, epidemiology and research methodology.
- Flexible, modular programme, designed for you to develop specific areas of interest including Social Psychiatry; Neuroimaging; Psychiatric Genetics; Advanced Statistical Methods and Brain Behaviour Interface.
KEY FACTS
Programme leader/s
Dr Jane Boydell
Awarding institution
King's College London
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent)
UK 180/ECTS 90
Duration
One year FT, two years PT, September to September.
Location
King's Denmark Hill Campus.
Student destinations
Further research (PhD); enhanced careers in mental health and social care as clinicians and policy makers.
Year of entry 2012
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