The course is aimed both at psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health practitioners (nurses, psychotherapists, social workers) and those students with no clinical background interested in a career that involves mental health research.

The advanced training in psychiatric research methods is likely to appeal to a range of students, from those interested in continued professional development to those wanting to pursue a PhD or training in clinical psychology.

The normal minimum entrance requirement for registration on a Masters Degree is:

• a second class honours degree (2:1) of a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard obtained after a programme of study extending over not less than three years in a university (or educational institution of university rank), in an appropriate subject; or
• a registerable qualification appropriate to the programme to be followed awarded by a UK university in medicine or dentistry, or a qualification of an equivalent standard appropriate to the programme to be followed awarded by a university outside the UK; or
• a professional or other qualification obtained by a formal examination and approved by the Institute.

All teaching at the Institute is conducted in English and it is therefore essential that students have a sufficient command of the language to follow their course.

English Language Requirements

More information for students whose first language is not English: KCL Language Requirements

Additional notes on English Language requirements:

• King`s Preparatory Diploma in English Language & Academic Studies: Grade B
• King`s Pre-sessional Summer Course for Overseas Students: B+ Band

English classes are available through KCL. Please click through to find out more: Pre-sessional Course