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Our unique Early Intervention in Psychosis course provides world- class specialised training in the early identification and clinical treatment of psychosis, focusing on the detection and management of early symptoms. This approach is highly effective in reducing the long-term impact of psychotic illness. You will learn the relevant skills in early intervention and other areas of mental health.
Early intervention is an evidence-based approach that combines psychosocial treatment with medication. Because of its success, it’s now a crucial part of mental health services worldwide. We’ve designed this course to help you explore psychosis from biological, psychological and social perspectives. You’ll learn to detect early symptoms and treat them, then put your skills into action on a clinical placement in the NHS (guaranteed to all students). As part of this course, you’ll also complete a quantitative or qualitative research project. Past students have explored genetics of early psychosis, the use of neuroimaging, and predictors of psychotic relapses. This MSc is geared towards students eager to boost their expertise before applying for clinical training or a PhD. But it’s also ideal for doctors, psychologists and nurses aiming to take their career to the next level. “We make a real effort to pair students with a clinical supervisor with a similar background to them. This enables each student to gain experience and expertise that are relevant to their career progression.” Prof. Andrea Mechelli, Course Leader
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, clinical and teaching facilities for the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences and the Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
Early Intervention Service Implementation
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (4 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (0 hours) | Self-study time (256 hours)
Pharmacological Interventions in Early Psychosis
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (4 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (0 hours) | Self-study time (256 hours)
Psychosocial Interventions in Early Psychosis
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (4 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (0 hours) | Self-study time (256 hours)
Research Methods in Early Intervention in Psychosis
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (4 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (0 hours) | Self-study time (256 hours)
Research Project in Early Intervention Psychosis
Lectures (8 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (184 hours) | Self-study time (408 hours)
Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
The primary methods of assessment for this course are written examinations, coursework and practical work. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules selected.
Students on this course are required to take: The part-time students study the taught modules over the two years. You are required to take the following modules:
There are no optional modules for this course
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.
The expertise and experience acquired on this MSc are relevant and applicable to all areas of mental health. Therefore, after completing this course, you will be in a strong position to pursue a career in mental health. Most of our students go on to clinical psychology training (e.g. DClinPsy), other clinical training (e.g. IAPT) or a research position (e.g. PhD). Clinicians completing this course have enhanced their career and/or obtained clinical research positions.
Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy) at King's College London
Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy) at University College London
Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy) at Royal Holloway University
Assistant psychologist in the National Health Service (NHS)
PhD at King's College London
PhD at University College London
PhD at Birkbeck College
Full time: £14,070 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £7,035 per year (2022/23)
Full time: £32,940 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £16,470 per year (2022/23)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.
The UK deposit is £500.
The INTERNATIONAL deposit is £2,000.
If you are a current King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
Early intervention is an evidence-based approach that combines psychosocial treatment with medication. Because of its success, it’s now a crucial part of mental health services worldwide. We’ve designed this course to help you explore psychosis from biological, psychological and social perspectives. You’ll learn to detect early symptoms and treat them, then put your skills into action on a clinical placement in the NHS (guaranteed to all students). As part of this course, you’ll also complete a quantitative or qualitative research project. Past students have explored genetics of early psychosis, the use of neuroimaging, and predictors of psychotic relapses. This MSc is geared towards students eager to boost their expertise before applying for clinical training or a PhD. But it’s also ideal for doctors, psychologists and nurses aiming to take their career to the next level. “We make a real effort to pair students with a clinical supervisor with a similar background to them. This enables each student to gain experience and expertise that are relevant to their career progression.” Prof. Andrea Mechelli, Course Leader
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, clinical and teaching facilities for the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences and the Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
Early Intervention Service Implementation
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (4 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (0 hours) | Self-study time (256 hours)
Pharmacological Interventions in Early Psychosis
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (4 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (0 hours) | Self-study time (256 hours)
Psychosocial Interventions in Early Psychosis
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (4 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (0 hours) | Self-study time (256 hours)
Research Methods in Early Intervention in Psychosis
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (4 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (0 hours) | Self-study time (256 hours)
Research Project in Early Intervention Psychosis
Lectures (8 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (184 hours) | Self-study time (408 hours)
Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
The primary methods of assessment for this course are written examinations, coursework and practical work. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules selected.
Students on this course are required to take: The part-time students study the taught modules over the two years. You are required to take the following modules:
There are no optional modules for this course
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.
The expertise and experience acquired on this MSc are relevant and applicable to all areas of mental health. Therefore, after completing this course, you will be in a strong position to pursue a career in mental health. Most of our students go on to clinical psychology training (e.g. DClinPsy), other clinical training (e.g. IAPT) or a research position (e.g. PhD). Clinicians completing this course have enhanced their career and/or obtained clinical research positions.
Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy) at King's College London
Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy) at University College London
Clinical Psychology Doctorate (DClinPsy) at Royal Holloway University
Assistant psychologist in the National Health Service (NHS)
PhD at King's College London
PhD at University College London
PhD at Birkbeck College
Full time: £14,070 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £7,035 per year (2022/23)
Full time: £32,940 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £16,470 per year (2022/23)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.
The UK deposit is £500.
The INTERNATIONAL deposit is £2,000.
If you are a current King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
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