The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is one of the world’s leading centres for mental health and related neurosciences research.
We are the world’s second most cited institution carrying out psychiatry and psychology research, with 12 of the most highly cited scientists in this field in the world.
All of our postgraduate research students operate in world-class facilities, and benefit from fantastic support networks and training opportunities. These include a range of general training and development courses, aimed at enhancing personal, professional and career skills provided through the Centre for Doctoral Studies along with more targeted courses provided through the Health Sciences Doctoral Training Centre, of which all our students are a member.
MPhil/PhD or MD(Res) programme?
We offer two different routes in postgraduate research study: MPhil/PhD and MD(Res). Please see our departmental webpages or the course list below to explore your options.
Our MPhil/PhD programme allows students to carry out research in any of our departments and in a wide variety of areas. And the MD(Res) programme is designed to allow medical graduates to gain a postgraduate research degree through a more flexible route than a PhD.
Application process
For useful guidance on the application process and what makes a successful application, please visit our application process webpage.
Funding
Funded research opportunities webpage provides information on current funding opportunities at IoPPN and general advice on other sources of funding that may help finance your postgraduate study.
Postgraduate research programmes
Qualification(s):
PhD
MPhil
MDRes
Duration: Three years FT; six years PT. Registration is carried out at three points in the year: October, February and June
MPhil/PhD/MDRes Research from the Department of Addictions at King's College London.
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Our research explores the cellular and molecular basis of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Batten Disease, motor neuron disease, schizophrenia, depression and autism spectrum disorder.
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MPhil/PhD, MDRes from the Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics at King's College London.
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MPhil/PhD/MDRes from the Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at King's College London.
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Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences - MPhil/PhD Research from the Department of Forensic & Neurodevelopmental Science at King's College London.
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MPhil/PhD, MDRes from the Health Service & Population Research Department at King's College London.
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MPhil/PhD from the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology at King's College London.
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PhD
MPhil/PhD from the Department of Neuroimaging at King's College London.
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MPhil/PhD from the Department of Psychological Medicine at King's College London.
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MPhil/PhD from the Psychology Department at King's College London.
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MDRes
MPhil/PhD from the Department of Psychosis Studies at King's College London.
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MPhil/PhD
MDRes
MPhil/PhD, MDRes from the Centre for Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry at King's College London.
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TUD-KCL Joint PhD in Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience.
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MPhil/PhD, MDRes from the Wolfson Sensory, Pain and Regeneration Centre at King's College London.
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MRC Doctoral Training Partnership in Biomedical Sciences
The MRC Doctoral Training Partnership (MRC DTP) benefits from strategic collaborations with internal and external partners, relevant research, training and education, and a thriving training community.