Applied Neuroscience

Entry requirements

A bachelor’s degree with 2:1 honours in any subject. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Candidates who achieved a 2:2 in their undergraduate degree will need to support their application with a one page personal statement and an academic reference.

Non-standard

Professional qualifications in an applied area including nursing or other non-medical health profession, counselling, psychotherapy or education may be considered.

Applicants must have a pass (grades A* - C) in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent. Applicants presenting with demonstrable significant work experience in a related area may be considered. Such applicants must demonstrate competency by passing the Biological Foundations module in order to progress onto the postgraduate diploma or full MSc qualification.

Months of entry

January, March, May, June, September, October

Course content

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.

Key Benefits

The IoPPN at King’s is Europe’s largest centre for research and postgraduate education in psychiatry, psychology and basic and clinical neuroscience. The Faculty is based on the same site as the world-famous Maudsley Hospital, which ensures that we remain at the forefront of research and healthcare delivery . Where 100% of our research impact and research environment has been rated world-leading in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

• Learn from high profile academics who are leaders in their field.
• Six entry points throughout the year, 100% online and taught part-time so you can balance study alongside work and life commitments
• All you need is a computer and an internet connection.
• Achieve a Postgraduate Diploma in 16 months, and an MSc in two years.
• You benefit from close instructor interaction and collaboration with other students from everywhere in the world