MSc Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology at King's College London

You will develop knowledge about the genetic and environmental causes of psychopathology from pregnancy through to adulthood, the standard psychological therapies and treatments available, and research methods and statistics relevant to this field. The course will provide you with tools to understand both the latest research findings and current treatments for mental health conditions across the lifespan. Benefit from comprehensive coverage of the field, exploring how biological (genetic), behavioural, and cognitive processes, along with family and wider social forces, can affect development across the life course.

Faculty: Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience  |  Department: Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre  |  Duration: 12 months full-time. September to September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course will provide training to graduates relevant to careers related to mental health. Topics covered include the genetic (biological) and environmental causes and development of mental health problems across the lifespan (including neurodevelopmental disorders) and an understanding of the most standard psychological therapies used in clinical practice and available support service systems. Please note, this does not include practical training in psychological therapies.

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