Want to gain expertise and experience for a career in clinical psychology? Or looking to specialise in a highly effective, evidence-based area of mental health? This unique MSc is an opportunity to develop both broad skills and specialist knowledge.
Identifying and treating psychosis early can reduce the long-term impact of psychotic illness. Join us to learn how to detect and manage early symptoms while developing skills relevant to all areas of mental health.
You’ll study at the renowned Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. Learn from academics and clinicians who specialise in early intervention and work closely with partners such as NHS South London and Maudsley.
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Early intervention combines psychosocial treatment with medication. This evidence-based approach is now used successfully in mental health services all over the world.
We’ve designed this course to help you explore the subject from biological, psychological and social perspectives. You’ll learn to detect early symptoms and treat them, then put your skills into action on a guaranteed clinical placement in the NHS.
This MSc helps you boost your expertise before applying for clinical training or a PhD. It’s also ideal for doctors, psychologists and nurses aiming to take their career to the next level.
The course is structured to help you build up your experience without having to juggle multiple projects at once. You’ll study one module at a time, ending with your research project then the optional clinical placement.
After you’ve worked your way through the first four modules, your quantitative or qualitative research project is a chance to investigate an area that interests you. Past students have explored genetics of early psychosis, the use of neuroimaging, and predictors of psychotic relapses.
You can also choose to take the optional module The Lived Experience Perspective where you’ll hear directly from those who have benefitted from early intervention.
Home to leading faculties in psychiatry, medicine and dentistry, the Denmark Hill Campus combines world‑class health research and strong NHS hospital links with a friendly neighbourhood feel, green spaces, cafés and excellent transport connections.