Clinical Neurodevelomental Sciences

King's College London, University of London
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

The overall aim of the programme is to develop a holistic understanding of the aetiology and clinical management of neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan, with a focus on the adult population.

Key Benefits

  • Located at the heart of Europe’s largest institute for psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience.

  • Compulsory clinical observation placement developing insight into clinical services.

  • Access to large sets of clinical data from the world-renowned Maudsley Hospital and Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN).

  • Partnered with the Sackler Institute who offer students an unrivalled opportunity to take classroom learning directly into a translational research setting.

  • Learn from world-leading scientists at King’s College London.

  • We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment

    Teaching From psychiatrists and clinical psychologists to speech and language therapists and world-leading researchers, you’ll be taught by a wide range of experts. Through their lectures, you’ll become aware of the latest problems in the field and develop an opinion about the latest debates.

    Whatever career path you decide to take, we know practical experience is vital. As well a compulsory placement at one of our partner trusts, you’ll get the chance to examine tissue from our brain bank and see our MRI scanner in action.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2225 Clinical psychologists
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology