Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time
This course provides you with a deep understanding of the brain mechanisms that malfunction in individuals with mental health conditions, and an ability to link this understanding to treatments for mental illness.
You'll study how the brain, neurochemistry and genetics contribute to the behavioural patterns that we observe in different mental illnesses.
You'll also examine how the understanding and treatment of psychiatric disorders has been improved by the advent of modern neuroscientific techniques, including neuroimaging and brain stimulation.
An improved understanding of the underlying brain and biological impairments in mental health disorders will enhance the chances of employment in a number of research and mental health related roles. Students who have completed similar courses in the past have gone on to fully funded research PhD and clinical doctoral training programmes.
2:2 or equivalent in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related subject with relevant experience in the mental health field. We will look for strong marks in mental health, biological psychology, neuroscience and related modules
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This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a broad range of careers in either mental health research or the clinical sector.
We anticipate that some of you will apply for further training (eg a PhD in the Neuroscience of Mental Health or Clinical Psychology), while others may apply for other roles in which mental health expertise will be required.
Career opportunities:
Core modules
An Introduction to Mental Health
Research Design and Statistics
Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience
Data Analysis In Neuroimaging
Option modules
You will study two option modules. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course.
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Anxiety and Trauma
The Neurobiology of Depression
Understanding Mental Health and Its Disorders: A Transdiagnostic Approach
Adult Mental Health: Schizophrenia and Psychoses
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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