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Neuroscience is a modern, multidisciplinary subject. As such, it draws together knowledge and expertise from many areas of science, from molecular biology to the psychological study of the mind. This innovative qualification from King’s College London is 100% online, so students can balance study alongside work and life commitments. This postgraduate course will allow you to apply your neuroscience knowledge to real world settings. From the research lab to marketing, the application of neuroscience has the potential to deepen your understanding of how the nervous system serves to drive our every thought, sensation and emotion. The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) is one of the leading providers of neuroscience education in the UK, and Europe’s largest centre for research and postgraduate education in psychiatry, psychology and basic and clinical neuroscience. Our research centres are at the international forefront of this field and we are world renowned for the high quality of our research. This 100% online Applied Neuroscience Postgraduate Diploma and MSc course allows you to benefit from an innovative and contemporary curriculum, whist learning from our world leading scientists.
The Applied Neuroscience course provides a comprehensive and integrated exploration of our current understanding of the neuroscientific field and will provide opportunities for students to develop specific interests in the applied neuroscience areas of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental diseases, neuroimaging and how neuroscience can impact society. This 100% online neuroscience course draws upon the wealth of research, education and clinical expertise and experience across the world-renowned IoPPN.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
The programme is delivered entirely online. There are video lectures, coursework including critical appraisal of published work, essays and abstracts and self-directed learning activities. Assessment will include discussion board participation, multiple choice question and short answer questions examinations.
Module |
Lectures (hours) |
Seminars/ tutorials / supervised learning (hours) |
Self-study time (hours)** |
Total (hours) |
Biological Foundations of Mental Health |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Techniques in Neuroscience |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Psychological Foundations of Mental Health |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Mental Health in the Community |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Contemporary Advances in Neuroscience |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: From Bench to Bedside |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Research Skills: from Research Ethics to Reviewing and Critical Analysis |
10-15 |
20 |
105-120 |
150 |
Research Skills: from Methods and Procedures to Analysis and Reporting |
10-15
|
20 |
105-120 |
150 |
Research Skills: Synoptic Project I |
0 |
20 |
130 |
150 |
Research Skills: Synoptic Project II |
0 |
20 |
130 |
150 |
Social, Genetic & Environmental Basis of Mental Health |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Psychology & Neuroscience of Affective Disorders |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Psychology & Neuroscience of Psychosis |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Pharmacotherapy in Mental Health |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Neuroimaging in Mental Health |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Neuroscience in Society |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Psychology & Neuroscience of Addiction* |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Child & Adolescent Mental Health: Child development* |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Global Mental Health* |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Mindfulness: Neuroscience & Application* |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
*Due to course structure, selecting these modules will prolong your study period. Please contact the enrolment team on +44 (0)20 7848 7860 if you would like to explore these options further
** The amount of private study required will vary according to the individual student
The primary methods of assessment for this course are online examinations and coursework. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules.
PG Dip Students on this course are required to take Foundation modules:
MSc You are required to take:
In addition, you are required to take 30 credits from a range of optional modules which may typically include:
PGDip
*Due to course structure, selecting these modules will prolong your study period. Please contact the enrolment team on +44 (0)20 7848 7860 if you would like to explore these options further.
MSc
*Due to limited availability, selecting these modules will prolong your study period. Please contact the enrolment team on +44 (0)20 7848 7860 if you would like to explore these options further.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
King’s is ranked fourth in the UK and 21st in the world for graduate employability (Times Higher Education's Global Employability University Ranking 2020).
At King’s, you’ll enter into one of the world’s most competitive student bodies and join a legacy of graduates that are sought out by some of the leading employers in the field.
The Applied Neuroscience will:
Your fees will be charged per module as you progress through the course. From now until September 2022, you will be charged £1538 per module.
The number of modules you take will be determined by your chosen award as outlined below:
PG Dip: 8 modules (£12,304)
MSc: 12 modules (£18,456)
Tuition fees may be subject to an annual increase (capped at 5%) each academic year in line with King's College London's terms and conditions. Each increase comes into effect in September of each year. From September 2022 onwards, modules will be charged at £1,575 per module.
Additional Fees Information
When you receive an offer for this course, you will be required to pay for your first module upfront, as a non-refundable deposit, to secure your place. This payment will be credited towards your total fee payment. Please note that a standard 14 day cooling off period will apply from the point of initial payment for your first module. Any subsequent payments are not subject to additional cooling off periods.
The deposit cost for this course is the cost of one module (£1,538) plus a non-refundable application fee of £70. From September 2022, the deposit cost will be £1,575 plus a non-refundable application fee of £75.
Student fees for the programme will be billed on a modular basis. Students are billed three weeks prior to the first day of teaching, with the due date being two weeks later (one week before teaching). If you no longer wish to study a module, you can take a break from your studies up until one week prior to the module starting. If payment has been made, the money will remain on your account as credit until you return.
If you have registered for the PG Dip qualification but decide you wish to upgrade to a higher award, you will need to speak to your enrolment advisor. If you choose to upgrade your programme, you will enter a new cooling off period from the date of payment for your next module on the upgraded award. Any subsequent payments following this next module payment are not subject to additional cooling off periods.
Additional Requirements & Costs
Students will need access to a computer or tablet in order to complete the programme. Although KEATS is optimised for mobile, a desktop computer may be necessary for some parts of the course.
We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari or Microsoft Edge; full functionality cannot be guaranteed in older or less commonly used browsers.
Students will require access to a high-speed internet connection (4Mbps minimum).
We will endeavour to make as much study material as possible available online, but you may also need to purchase some books during your studies.
This is an online course and you are not expected to go to campus, should you wish to do so, there are some additional fees to pay for:
King’s campus Library fees and fines
Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
Graduation costs
The Applied Neuroscience course provides a comprehensive and integrated exploration of our current understanding of the neuroscientific field and will provide opportunities for students to develop specific interests in the applied neuroscience areas of psychiatric and neurodevelopmental diseases, neuroimaging and how neuroscience can impact society. This 100% online neuroscience course draws upon the wealth of research, education and clinical expertise and experience across the world-renowned IoPPN.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
The programme is delivered entirely online. There are video lectures, coursework including critical appraisal of published work, essays and abstracts and self-directed learning activities. Assessment will include discussion board participation, multiple choice question and short answer questions examinations.
Module |
Lectures (hours) |
Seminars/ tutorials / supervised learning (hours) |
Self-study time (hours)** |
Total (hours) |
Biological Foundations of Mental Health |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Techniques in Neuroscience |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Psychological Foundations of Mental Health |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Mental Health in the Community |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Contemporary Advances in Neuroscience |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Neurodevelopmental Disorders: From Bench to Bedside |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Research Skills: from Research Ethics to Reviewing and Critical Analysis |
10-15 |
20 |
105-120 |
150 |
Research Skills: from Methods and Procedures to Analysis and Reporting |
10-15
|
20 |
105-120 |
150 |
Research Skills: Synoptic Project I |
0 |
20 |
130 |
150 |
Research Skills: Synoptic Project II |
0 |
20 |
130 |
150 |
Social, Genetic & Environmental Basis of Mental Health |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Psychology & Neuroscience of Affective Disorders |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Psychology & Neuroscience of Psychosis |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Pharmacotherapy in Mental Health |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Neuroimaging in Mental Health |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Neuroscience in Society |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Psychology & Neuroscience of Addiction* |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Child & Adolescent Mental Health: Child development* |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Global Mental Health* |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
Mindfulness: Neuroscience & Application* |
10-15 |
15 |
115-120 |
150 |
*Due to course structure, selecting these modules will prolong your study period. Please contact the enrolment team on +44 (0)20 7848 7860 if you would like to explore these options further
** The amount of private study required will vary according to the individual student
The primary methods of assessment for this course are online examinations and coursework. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules.
PG Dip Students on this course are required to take Foundation modules:
MSc You are required to take:
In addition, you are required to take 30 credits from a range of optional modules which may typically include:
PGDip
*Due to course structure, selecting these modules will prolong your study period. Please contact the enrolment team on +44 (0)20 7848 7860 if you would like to explore these options further.
MSc
*Due to limited availability, selecting these modules will prolong your study period. Please contact the enrolment team on +44 (0)20 7848 7860 if you would like to explore these options further.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
King’s is ranked fourth in the UK and 21st in the world for graduate employability (Times Higher Education's Global Employability University Ranking 2020).
At King’s, you’ll enter into one of the world’s most competitive student bodies and join a legacy of graduates that are sought out by some of the leading employers in the field.
The Applied Neuroscience will:
Your fees will be charged per module as you progress through the course. From now until September 2022, you will be charged £1538 per module.
The number of modules you take will be determined by your chosen award as outlined below:
PG Dip: 8 modules (£12,304)
MSc: 12 modules (£18,456)
Tuition fees may be subject to an annual increase (capped at 5%) each academic year in line with King's College London's terms and conditions. Each increase comes into effect in September of each year. From September 2022 onwards, modules will be charged at £1,575 per module.
Additional Fees Information
When you receive an offer for this course, you will be required to pay for your first module upfront, as a non-refundable deposit, to secure your place. This payment will be credited towards your total fee payment. Please note that a standard 14 day cooling off period will apply from the point of initial payment for your first module. Any subsequent payments are not subject to additional cooling off periods.
The deposit cost for this course is the cost of one module (£1,538) plus a non-refundable application fee of £70. From September 2022, the deposit cost will be £1,575 plus a non-refundable application fee of £75.
Student fees for the programme will be billed on a modular basis. Students are billed three weeks prior to the first day of teaching, with the due date being two weeks later (one week before teaching). If you no longer wish to study a module, you can take a break from your studies up until one week prior to the module starting. If payment has been made, the money will remain on your account as credit until you return.
If you have registered for the PG Dip qualification but decide you wish to upgrade to a higher award, you will need to speak to your enrolment advisor. If you choose to upgrade your programme, you will enter a new cooling off period from the date of payment for your next module on the upgraded award. Any subsequent payments following this next module payment are not subject to additional cooling off periods.
Additional Requirements & Costs
Students will need access to a computer or tablet in order to complete the programme. Although KEATS is optimised for mobile, a desktop computer may be necessary for some parts of the course.
We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari or Microsoft Edge; full functionality cannot be guaranteed in older or less commonly used browsers.
Students will require access to a high-speed internet connection (4Mbps minimum).
We will endeavour to make as much study material as possible available online, but you may also need to purchase some books during your studies.
This is an online course and you are not expected to go to campus, should you wish to do so, there are some additional fees to pay for:
King’s campus Library fees and fines
Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
Graduation costs
Chat with current students and King's staff to find out about the courses we offer, life at King's and ask any questions you may have.
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