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Explore the big questions at a top 5 UK University (QS 26)
Is behaviour determined by nature or nurture? Can lifestyle impact cognitive decline? At King's you'll explore the big questions to shape healthcare. Study the human mind and brain in the heart of London at our world leading research centres.
Why study a degree at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience?
- The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s is ranked 2nd in the world for psychology and psychiatry (US News 2025-26).
- Unrivalled clinical and research placement opportunities, through our partnership with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust which offers the widest range of mental health services in the UK.
- Benefit from expertise and networking opportunities from world-leading researchers and clinicians in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience, biostatistics, genetics, as well as from our connections in London, UK and globally.
- Direct access to world-leading research – providing a wealth of opportunity and exposure to the very latest research findings.
Explore our subject areas
- Neuroscience - Learn at one of the world's largest centres for neuroscience with over 100 neuroscience laboratories, 200 PhD students and 500 researchers.
- Psychiatry - Join one of the leading centres for psychiatric research in the world.
- Psychology and Mental Health - Study at one of the world's leading centres, with access to world class research and study facilities, and teaching from leading scientists and clinicians in the field.
Visit the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience home page or undergraduate and postgraduate web pages to find out more.
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Hear from our students
Being taught by world-class lecturers, having access to world-leading research facilities and partaking in innovative modules - there is no better place to study.
The Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology MSc is a really unique course. I wanted to continue studying psychology on a course that could be applied to business, so this was perfect. I am studying mental health in the workplace and strategic interventions for psychological well-being in organisations, as well as basic mental health.
This course has been thoughtfully designed to impart all the knowledge and skills we could need to venture deeper into Neuroscience or Psychology in the future. We learn from researchers who are experts in their fields — it's a real privilege!
I would recommend the MSc Neuroscience and studying at the IoPPN to anyone with a passion for the subject, no matter the background! I was given an incredible opportunity in undertaking the course, exploring my interests within neuroscience and making connections that led to most of the opportunities I have today.
The lectures are given by world leaders in their field of subspecialty. The course is comprehensive and highly structured, offering everyone a perfect opportunity to learn.
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