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MSc Forensic Mental Health Research at King's College London

King's College London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc Forensic Mental Health programme offers two distinct pathways, allowing you to tailor your studies to your professional interests and career aspirations: 1. Clinical Forensic Psychology (full-time only) - accredited by the BPS as Stage 1 in forensic psychology training. 2.

Faculty: Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience  |  Department: Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Science  |  Duration: 1 year full time (part time option available for Research Pathway only). See Course Essentials for more information.  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our course aims to equip you with the knowledge and advanced skills necessary for a career that will involve clinical and/or research work with mentally disordered offenders. You will develop an understanding of key neuroscientific advances in the field, and engage in a critically informed review of forensic services and the criminal justice system. There is an emphasis throughout on the clinical relevance of research findings.

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Application information

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time (part time option available for Research Pathway only). See Course Essentials for m

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