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Neuroscience at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's, is world renowned. We are ranked 2nd in the world for Psychiatry & Psychology (US News Global Best Universities 2020).

Study of the mind and human brain is one of the most exciting and important areas of advancing medical science, and making a difference is at the heart of what we do. Our world-leading research impacts and influences how we understand, prevent and treat mental illness and other conditions that affect the brain.

We offer a range of postgraduate opportunities, welcoming students from all over the world to learn and train with the best in the field. Based on the same site as the world-famous Maudsley Hospital, our students benefit from outstanding clinical placement, research, networking and mentoring opportunities that prepare them for rewarding and life-changing careers.

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Duration: MSc: Minimum two years, maximum six years PG Dip: Minimum 16 months, maximum four years

Seek to understand the most complex organ in the body – the brain.

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Duration: One year full-time, September to August

Our Clinical Neuroscience MSc offers a unique understanding of the principles underlying the clinical presentation and investigation of diseases affecting the brain. We place particular emphasis on the translation from basic science to clinical practice.

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Duration: One year full-time, September to September. Two years part-time. Please note that the part-time programme runs on alternate years, the next intake will be in September 2022

Our Neuroscience MSc course will provide you with multidisciplinary training in a range of neuroscience topics, particularly those relevant to psychiatry and neurology. It seeks to equip graduates from a wide range of backgrounds for the next stage of their career, which may be either further full-time study in a neuroscience-related academic research environment, or employment in an academic, clinical or pharmaceutical organisation.

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Duration: MSc: Minimum two years, maximum six years. PG Dip: Minimum 16 months, maximum four years. PG Cert: Minimum eight months, maximum three years.

Gain a deep understanding of the psychological and neuroscientific basis of mental health.

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