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PostgraduateMSc

Affective Disorders

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the MSc Affective Disorders provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Neurobiology of Affective Disorders
Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis
Psychological Theories and Models
Pharmacological Interventions and Treatment
Research Methods and Statistics
Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Depression
Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Dissertation in Affective Disorders
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Affective Disorders as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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