Psychiatric Research MSc

King's College London, University of London

The MSc in Psychiatric Research provides in-depth training in conducting and evaluating research in mental health. Based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), the course has an emphasis on clinical scientific research conducted in patient populations, the biological and environmental processes that underpin psychiatric disorders, and how well-performed research can improve the lives of patients. During the MSc students are supported in building their academic skills, independent thinking, and ability to take an evidence-based approach to mental health research.

Key benefits

• In-depth, practical, and theoretical knowledge on research methods, statistics, and broader academic skills as applied to research across the psychiatric disorders.
• Development of transferable skills, including communication, innovation, and critical evaluation.
• Taught by IoPPN academics who perform world-leading psychiatric research.
• A focus on the biological underpinnings of psychiatric disorders and how this knowledge can be applied to improve knowledge and ultimately clinical outcomes.
• High levels of student experience - The MSc achieved 100% overall satisfaction in the 2023/4 postgraduate taught experience student survey.

Employability

The training and transferrable skills developed during the MSc Psychiatric Research support a range of careers. These include an academic or research career - a number of current IoPPN staff and PhD students are graduates from this MSc. Other career pathways include training as a clinical psychologist, specialising in psychiatry training (for those students with a medical degree), working in pharmaceutical or other healthcare industries, big data analytics or scientific writing.