Psychology
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Entry requirements
MPhil: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject. PhD: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master's degree would be advantageous.
Months of entry
January, April, September
Course content
- Clinical and health psychology
- Behaviour and evolution
- Visual perception and human cognition
- Development psychology
- Forensic psychology.
More information about staff specialisms and the wide range of psychological research at Newcastle can be found on the School of Psychology website.
Information for international students
To study this course you need to meet the following English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills). You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate.
International students wishing to discuss these opportunities may contact:
Andrea Wadham
International Student Recruitment Manager
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 4841
Email: biomed-international-pg@ncl.ac.uk
Fees and funding
See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- part time72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MPhil
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Medical Sciences Graduate School
- medpg-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 7002