You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Compulsory and optional modules are listed below.
Introduction to Statistics
Lectures (24 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (24 hours) | Self-study time (102 hours)
Psychology and Psychopathology
Lectures (35 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (5 hours) | Self-study time (260 hours)
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
Lectures (30 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (16 hours) | Self-study time (254 hours)
Placements
Lectures (10 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (5 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (175hours) | Self-study time (110 hours)
Dissertation
Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning ( 400 hours) | Self-study time (200 hours)
Psychological Approaches to Treatment
Lectures (34 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (4 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (6 hours) | Self-study time (256 hours)
Research Methods in Infants and Children
Lectures (19 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (2 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (7 hours) | Self-study time (122 hours)
Twin Model-Fitting
Lectures (10 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours) | Self-study time (120 hours)
Research Skills: Reviewing and Critical Analysis
Self-study time (150 hours)
Molecular Genetics (lab skills)
Lectures (12 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (2 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (11 hours) | Self-study time (125 hours)
Genetic Association Analysis
Lectures (10 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours) | Self-study time (120 hours)
Qualitative Research: Methods & Practice
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (0 hours) | Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (5 hours) | Self-study time (125 hours)
Assessment
The primary methods of assessment for this course are written examinations, coursework and individual or group projects. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules selected.