Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture

Entry requirements

2:1 degree in any subject. Candidates with relevant professional or practical experience will be considered.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• The first academically certified on-campus MSc Psychedelics programme in the world.
• Transdisciplinary programme covering science, philosophy, history, and anthropology.
• Taught by world-leading academics at the forefront of psychedelic research.
• Enhance your knowledge and understanding of key theories and approaches to psychedelics.
• Develop a unique and diverse skillset in psychological therapy, neuroscience, ethics, metaphysics, and research methods.

This programme has been developed not only for therapists, counsellors and psychiatrists who are interested in branching out into the psychedelic sphere, but also for those with a growing interest in psychedelic research who want to continue their studies in this space. We have a global reputation as leaders in psychedelic healthcare and you will be taught by academics at the forefront of research.

Our MSc programme offers a combination of key theories and approaches in psychedelics involving both science (medicine, psychological therapy, neuroscience and research methods) and philosophy (ethics, metaphysics, aesthetics, and cultural contexts), history and anthropology. During the course you will be introduced to both practical and theoretical sides of contemporary psychedelic research.

Compulsory modules include: ‘Psychedelics – Mind: Metaphysics and Neuroscience’, ‘Psychedelics – Medicine: Clinical Application and Evaluation’, ‘Psychedelics – Culture: History, Anthropology, Ethics’, and a ‘Psychedelic Project’, which offers students the opportunity to explore in depth a particular topic of personal interest.

You’ll also choose from a diverse range of optional modules, which might include ‘Magic and Ritual’, ‘Nature, Health and Wellbeing’, and ‘Current Issues in Mind and Cognition’.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit the postgraduate study pages on our website.