Program Overview

Psychology and Neuroscience of Mind-Body Interface MSc

Key information

Delivery mode: In person, Classroom & Online Study mode: Full time, Part time Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent): UK 180/ECTS 90 Application status: Open Start date: September 2025

Course essentials

Course aims:

• Develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the interaction between psychological processes, the nervous system, and the stress and immune system
• Expand basic science knowledge while having the opportunity to learn about clinical symptoms and treatment approaches
• Focus on clinical and molecular mechanisms of the brain and the mind, as well as interaction with body disorders and their underlying mechanisms
• Understand how to translate basic science into clinical practice
• Learn how to recruit patients, handle samples and carry out experiments – all skills which are highly valuable in academia and industry

Base campus: Denmark Hill Campus, Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Regulating bodies: King's is regulated by the Office for Students

Entry requirements

UK applicants

• Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
• If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip)

International applicants

• Equivalent International qualifications: Select a country to view equivalent qualifications
• English language requirements: English language band D
• To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies

Selection process

• Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £85 applies
• Personal statement and supporting information:
  • Personal Statement: Yes, A personal statement is required. You must answer the following two questions on the application form: Question 1: Why are you applying for this specific programme, and how does it fit in with your future plans? Question 2: How does your experience and education make you a suitable candidate for this programme?
  • Previous Academic Study: Yes, A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents
  • References: Yes, One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago
  • Other: Optional, You may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application

Teaching & structure

• Teaching methods: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials
• Module details:
  • Psychology of Mind-Body Interface: 40 lectures, 8 seminars, 0 field/lab/studio/supervised learning, 252 self-directed study, 300 total
  • Neuroscience of Mind-Body Interface: 40 lectures, 8 seminars, 0 field/lab/studio/supervised learning, 252 self-directed study, 300 total
  • Therapeutic Approaches of Mind-Body Interface: 40 lectures, 8 seminars, 0 field/lab/studio/supervised learning, 252 self-directed study, 300 total
  • Big Data in Mental Health Research: 20 lectures, 8 seminars, 0 field/lab/studio/supervised learning, 122 self-directed study, 150 total
  • Placements: 4 lectures, 6 seminars, 120 field/lab/studio/supervised learning, 20 self-directed study, 150 total
  • Dissertation: 0 lectures, 0 seminars, 400 field/lab/studio/supervised learning, 200 self-directed study, 600 total

Assessment

• Written Examinations
• Coursework
• Oral presentation

Structure

• Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 180 credits
• Required modules:
  • Psychology of Mind-Body Interface (30 credits)
  • Neuroscience of Mind-Body Interface (30 credits)
  • Therapeutic Approaches of Mind-Body Interface (30 credits)
  • Big Data in Mental Health Research (15 credits)
  • Placements (15 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 Credits)

Employability

• If you're joining us from a clinical background, you’ll graduate with additional clinical expertise, as well as a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying clinical symptoms
• If you have a biological background, you’ll boost your core science knowledge while exploring symptoms and treatment approaches
• You’ll have the chance to complete clinical placements across a variety of clinics within SLaM and KCH NHS Foundation Trust and research placements within laboratories across the whole IoPPN
• After you finish the course, you will be able to:
  • Apply your skills in your career as a clinician
  • Continue to further full-time study in an academic research environment (i.e., PhD)
  • Apply to a taught clinical course (i.e., Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, if you have completed a BPS accredited undergraduate course before)
  • Find a role within a clinical or pharmaceutical organisation
  • Work within a research funding body
  • Enter scientific publishing

Fees & Funding

• Tuition Fees:
  • UK: Full time £16,950 per year (2025/26), Part time £8,475 per year (2025/26)
  • International: Full time £40,000 per year (2025/26), Part time £20,000 per year (2025/26)
• Deposit:
  • If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment
  • The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000
• IOPPN Postgraduate Taught Scholarships: Scholarships of £5000 are available for this programme for 2025/26 entry, to support students with the financial commitments of postgraduate study. The scholarships are available for all full-time Home and International fee status students, with a deadline to apply of Friday 21 February 2025

Funding

• To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section

Application closing date guidance

• We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed and we may need to request further information from you during the application process
• The final application deadlines for this programme are:
  • Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
  • Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)