Teaching & modules
Modules
Required modules
Courses are divided into modules. You are required to take:
- Research Methods, Ethics & Statistics in Mental Health (60 credits)
- Biological Psychiatry (30 credits)
- Therapeutic Research in Psychiatry (30 credits)
- Dissertation in Psychiatric Research (60 credits)
Optional modules
In addition, you have a range of optional modules with no credit rating that may typically include:
- The Lived Experience Perspective
- Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health
Teaching methods - what to expect
You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
| Module name | Lectures (hours) |
Seminars/tutorials (hours) |
Self-study time (hours) |
Total (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods, Ethics & Statistics in Mental Health | 66 | 66 | 468 | 600 |
| Biological Psychiatry | 40 | 20 | 240 | 300 |
| Therapeutic Research in Psychiatry | 40 | 20 | 240 | 300 |
| Research Dissertation – Psychiatric Research | - | 10 | 590 | 600 |
| The Lived Experience Perspective | 10 | - | 140 | 150 |
| Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health | 20 | 20 | 150 | 190 |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Contact time is based on 28 academic weeks. Full-time students receive lectures two days per week for 23 weeks. The remainder of the time is spent on self-study, coursework, and the dissertation project.
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.
Teaching
To help you get the most out of this course, we make your learning interactive. Not only will you join us at lectures, you’ll explore ideas and discuss research at seminars, tutorials and computer lab sessions too.
Our small class sizes might seem intimidating at first. But with a friendly community around you, you’ll quickly realise that everyone is open to hearing different opinions and learning from others' experiences.
We’re confident this style of teaching works because our students consistently rate the course highly.
Location
Our course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Denmark Hill Campus.
Assessment
- Examinations
- Coursework essays
- Posters
The primary methods of assessment for this course are examinations, coursework essays and poster. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules.
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person / Classroom & Online
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026