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The MSc in Psychiatric Research is ideal for graduates from psychology, neuroscience, medicine, and related disciplines who want to advance their expertise in mental health research. The programme explores psychological, neurobiological and environmental mechanisms underlying mental health, and examines how new interventions are developed, evaluated and implemented. Students gain deep understanding of psychiatric conditions, alongside rigorous academic and technical skills, learning to apply a critical, evidence-based approach to research. Throughout the course, we foster confidence, independence, and a broad set of transferrable skills, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for diverse careers in research (including PhD programmes and research roles in academia), clinical practice, healthcare innovation, policy, and beyond.

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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience is a world leader in its field. Our mission is to understand, prevent and treat mental health illness and diseases of the brain, and to train the next generation of practitioners and researchers. Home to one of the world’s largest centres for neuroscience research, and based on the same site as the world famous Maudsley Hospital, our students get the opportunity to work alongside world-leading scientists and clinicians.

Why study at Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience?

Outstanding career, networking and mentoring opportunities, learning from some of the world’s leading academics in this field.

Superb range of clinical placements through our partnership with the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust, offering the widest range of mental health services in the UK.

World-class research and study facilities, with access to a hugely diverse clinical population and vast data sets.

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About Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

From its earliest years, the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) has been fundamentally changing and shaping how we understand, prevent and treat mental illness and other conditions that affect the brain. The legacy, ethos and drive of the IoPPN has ensured its position at the forefront of mental health care, redefining mental illness, its treatment and its place in society.

At the IoPPN, our staff and students work to transform care for people who are affected by mental health and neurological conditions, through world-class research, education and training, and to serve our communities locally and globally. We are at the forefront of global mental health research and through our partnerships foster research and training in policy, prevention, treatment and care around the world.

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 90% of research at the IoPPN was deemed ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. World-leading research from the IoPPN has made, and continues to make, an impact on how we understand, prevent and treat mental illness, neurological conditions and other conditions that affect the brain. 

Located at both the Denmark Hill and Guy's campuses, we have a rich history of pioneering research, enhancing patient care, influencing policy change, raising awareness of conditions affecting the brain or sharing knowledge through education.

Study of the mind and human brain is one of the most exciting and important areas of advancing medical science, and making a difference is at the heart of what we do.

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