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Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology MRes

Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology MRes

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MRes - Master of Research

Subject areas

Psychopathology Neuroscience / Neurobiology

Course type

Research

Course Summary

This unique two-year international programme is offered in collaboration with Yale University. There is a focus on developmental psychopathology drawing on multidisciplinary perspectives, with a specific emphasis on neuroscience. Students spend year one in London, primarily based at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families and year two in Yale. The programme provides students with an excellent foundation in developmental psychopathology and neuroscience, with a focus on: The emergence of childhood clinical disorders (e.g. autism, depression and PTSD); Multiple theoretical frameworks of disorder; Research practice, including science communication; The translational issues around research and psychological treatments.

Careers

Typically our students are interested in pursuing a research or clinical career. Of students who graduated within the last two years, 20% are now enrolled on PhD programmes; 40% are employed as research associates, 20% are undertaking further training and the remaining 20% are undertaking clinical work.

Employability

The two-year structure allows students to not only develop in-depth theoretical knowledge and research skills but also provides the opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of research under the mentorship of a leading Yale academic and their research lab. A grounding in quantitative analysis and fMRI/EEG skills combined with a focus on clinical disorders during childhood make students particularly attractive as prospective PhD candidates and doctoral Clinical Psychology applicants. Students are encouraged to publish their research where possible.

Modules

Psychoanalytic Thought: Developments and Applications - Core
Multiple Perspectives on Development and Psychopathology I - Core
Introduction to Neuroscience Methods - Core
Research Methods I: Research Skills - Core
Psychoanalytic Thought: An Introduction to the Clinical Theory of Psychoanalysis - Core
Research Methods III: Evaluating Research Literature (formative) - Core
Research Methods II: Introduction to Statistical Analysis - Core
Multiple Perspectives on Development and Psychopathology II - Core
Affective Neuroscience - Core
Series of formative workshops - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£14,100

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£35,000

Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

University information

UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to around 42,000 students...more

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