Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health

Entry requirements

• A bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent) in any subject; or
• A bachelor's degree with 2:2 honours (or overseas equivalent) in any subject. Applicants must provide a personal statement and one reference addressing their academic achievement; or
• 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; or
• Applicants presenting with demonstrable significant work experience in a related area may be considered. Evidence of higher learning, an academic reference and a personal statement will be required at the point of application.

Months of entry

January, March, April, June, September, October

Course content

• The course is delivered 100 per cent online. Students work in small, interactive classes with academic staff, and also receive additional support and guidance.
• Cutting edge expertise: impact of the IoPPN’s work was 100 per cent world leading or internationally excellent, and our research environment was judged as 100 per cent world leading (Research Excellence Framework, 2014).
• Online access to teaching materials developed from experts across Kings College London, providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective of important mental health problems.
• Support to develop and demonstrate research and critical appraisal skills that will permit appreciation, interpretation and reporting of research evidence, as preparation for research or further education.

• Seeking employment as a graduate research worker
• Wishing to progress to doctoral study
• Already working in or planning to undertake further study to work in mental health as a practitioner or policy maker.
• It will also enhance the knowledge and skills base for those with a personal interest in the area of psychology, neuroscience and mental health.