Affective Disorders

King's College London, University of London

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Psychology

Affective Disorders MSc is a postgraduate degree at King's College London, University of London, based in London, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

Our Affective Disorders course has been created for a broad spectrum of students and mental health professionals who are interested in specialist training from world-class experts. You will study all aspects of affective disorders, ranging from their characterisation and assessment to the challenges in treating these conditions. Our course is designed to be interdisciplinary and its focus is on both biological and psychological aspects. It is therefore suitable for students who seek to broaden their knowledge beyond professional boundaries, such as medicine and psychology.

Key benefits

- Specialist careers for those interested in studying or researching affective disorders.

- Valuable insight from internationally leading clinicians and scientists specialising in affective disorders.

- An optional clinical observership in a key mental health service that treats patients with affective disorders (dependent on social distancing rules during the ongoing pandemic).

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
London
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Psychology