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Full time | Denmark Hill Campus | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Pediatrics

Course Summary

This is a unique course for international and UK-based psychiatrists, pediatricians and psychologists, as well as allied professionals leading to enhanced clinical and research skills in child and adolescent mental health. Our child and adolescent mental health programme is taught by leading figures in the field and offers comprehensive content with strong research and clinical focus. Our child and adolescent mental health programme is specifically designed for international and UK-based psychiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists, nurses as well as other allied professionals who wish to develop their clinical and academic knowledge and skills. Modules will cover research methodologies (including statistics), presentation skills and systematic reviews with a focus on child and adolescent psychiatry, child development, aetiology of child and adolescent mental health disorders, the therapeutic interventions (talking therapies and physical treatments for emotional, behavioural and developmental disorders in children and young people, service models and health service development research. You will develop clinical skills and be able to contribute to culturally sensitive and clinically effective services. You will complete a dissertation project, which could use quantitative or qualitative methodologies.

Modules

Child Development (15 Credits)
Clinical Skills (45 Credits)
Dissertation (60 Credits)
Presentation Skills (15 Credits)
Research Skills (15 Credits)
Service Development and Service Evaluations (15 Credits)
Systematic Literature Review (15 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£37,368

Entry requirements

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

University information

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. With a rich history dating back to 1829, it is located in the heart of London and comprises five campuses including its historic main campus at The Strand. The university offers an extensive range of postgraduate programmes across a variety of disciplines, combining world-class teaching, research excellence, and a commitment to developing...more