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

This MPhil and PhD in Psychology receives funding from UK research councils and charities.

Our Psychology MPhil and PhD cover many areas of specialism in psychology, including:

evolutionary psychology
perception and cognition
animal behaviour, neuroscience
social psychology
forensic psychology.

Clinical and health psychology

You'll research developmental disorders of perception and cognition. You'll address the development and assessment of cognitive models. This includes cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as treatment for:

bipolar disorder
psychosis
anxiety
developmental disorders.

Information for international students

English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills).

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 time
72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
full time
36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
MPhil
part time
24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
full time
12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Medical Sciences Graduate School
Email: fmsgradschool@ncl.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0) 191 208 7002

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