King's College London, University of London: Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc
| Institution | King's College London, University of London |
|---|---|
| Department | Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience |
| Web | http://www.kcl.ac.uk |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 207 848 7000 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This is a unique course for international and UK-based psychiatrists, paediatricians and psychologists, as well as allied professionals leading to enhanced clinical and research skills in child and adolescent mental health. Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health course is taught by leading figures in the field and offers comprehensive content with strong research and clinical focus.
“We have the largest research centre for child and adolescent mental health in the UK. We explore a huge range of subjects too – from autism to self-harm”
- Dr Dennis Ougrin, Course Leader
**Key Benefits**
- Taught by leading academics in the field.
- Opportunity to engage in innovative research.
- Work with a variety of specialist clinicians.
- Obtain a course qualification which is internationally recognised.
- Mandatory supervised clinical placement.
- Innovative web-based clinical learning to supplement direct experience.
- Optional teaching in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Therapeutic Assessment for Self Harm and Kiddie Schedule for Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree with at least 2:1 honours in psychology/medicine/nursing/social work/education from a UK university or the overseas equivalent plus one year full time postgraduate experience working with children or adolescents with mental health problems. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also has substantial clinical experience. Applicants whose qualifications have been gained outside the UK will be checked by the Admissions Office to establish equivalency with these standards before an offer is sent and applicants will need to demonstrate at interview that their background and experience, general education and scholarship are appropriate. |
| Location | Denmark Hill Campus Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill Southwark London SE5 8AF |
Summary
This is a unique course for international and UK-based psychiatrists, paediatricians and psychologists, as well as allied professionals leading to enhanced clinical and research skills in child and adolescent mental health. Our Child and Adolescent Mental Health course is taught by leading figures in the field and offers comprehensive content with strong research and clinical focus.
“We have the largest research centre for child and adolescent mental health in the UK. We explore a huge range of subjects too – from autism to self-harm”
- Dr Dennis Ougrin, Course Leader
**Key Benefits**
- Taught by leading academics in the field.
- Opportunity to engage in innovative research.
- Work with a variety of specialist clinicians.
- Obtain a course qualification which is internationally recognised.
- Mandatory supervised clinical placement.
- Innovative web-based clinical learning to supplement direct experience.
- Optional teaching in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Therapeutic Assessment for Self Harm and Kiddie Schedule for Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree with at least 2:1 honours in psychology/medicine/nursing/social work/education from a UK university or the overseas equivalent plus one year full time postgraduate experience working with children or adolescents with mental health problems. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also has substantial clinical experience. Applicants whose qualifications have been gained outside the UK will be checked by the Admissions Office to establish equivalency with these standards before an offer is sent and applicants will need to demonstrate at interview that their background and experience, general education and scholarship are appropriate. |
| Location | Denmark Hill Campus Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill Southwark London SE5 8AF |
Summary
Explore child development, boost your research skills and learn to diagnose psychiatric disorders in children and young people. At King’s College London, you’ll be taught by leaders in the field and develop your skills through hands-on clinical placements.
We’ve designed this course for international and UK-based psychiatrists, paediatricians and psychologists. But it’s also helpful for other professionals working with children such as nurses, social workers and teachers.
**Key benefits**
- Learn from leading academics in the field of mental health
- Develop your skills on a supervised clinical placement within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
- Work alongside specialist clinicians and take part in innovative research within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN).
- Boost your knowledge in specialist areas including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Therapeutic Assessment for Self-Harm and Kiddie Schedule for Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders.
- Study surrounded by the expertise of the Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences, MRC Social & Genetic Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Maurice Wohl Neuroscience Centre, and the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre
**Teaching**
You’ll learn from leaders in the field and use realistic simulation to grasp new skills. Everything you learn will help you understand what it takes to provide clinically effective services through relevant research.
At King’s, we understand hands-on experience is vital. On placement, you’ll learn to diagnose, formulate and plan therapeutic interventions, service design, monitoring and evaluation.
“We have the largest research centre for child and adolescent mental health in the UK. We explore a huge range of subjects too – from autism to self-harm”
Dr Dennis Ougrin, Course Leader
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree with at least 2:1 honours in psychology/medicine/nursing/social work/education from a UK university or the overseas equivalent plus one year full time postgraduate experience working with children or adolescents with mental health problems. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also has substantial clinical experience. Applicants whose qualifications have been gained outside the UK will be checked by the Admissions Office to establish equivalency with these standards before an offer is sent and applicants will need to demonstrate at interview that their background and experience, general education and scholarship are appropriate. |
| Location | Denmark Hill Campus Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill Southwark London SE5 8AF |
Summary
Explore child development, boost your research skills and learn to diagnose psychiatric disorders in children and young people. At King’s College London, you’ll be taught by leaders in the field and develop your skills through hands-on clinical placements.
We’ve designed this course for international and UK-based psychiatrists, paediatricians and psychologists. But it’s also helpful for other professionals working with children such as nurses, social workers and teachers.
**Key benefits**
- Learn from leading academics in the field of mental health
- Develop your skills on a supervised clinical placement within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
- Work alongside specialist clinicians and take part in innovative research within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN).
- Boost your knowledge in specialist areas including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Therapeutic Assessment for Self-Harm and Kiddie Schedule for Schizophrenia and Affective Disorders.
- Study surrounded by the expertise of the Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences, MRC Social & Genetic Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Maurice Wohl Neuroscience Centre, and the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre
**Teaching**
You’ll learn from leaders in the field and use realistic simulation to grasp new skills. Everything you learn will help you understand what it takes to provide clinically effective services through relevant research.
At King’s, we understand hands-on experience is vital. On placement, you’ll learn to diagnose, formulate and plan therapeutic interventions, service design, monitoring and evaluation.
“We have the largest research centre for child and adolescent mental health in the UK. We explore a huge range of subjects too – from autism to self-harm”
Dr Dennis Ougrin, Course Leader
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's degree with at least 2:1 honours in psychology/medicine/nursing/social work/education from a UK university or the overseas equivalent plus one year full time postgraduate experience working with children or adolescents with mental health problems. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. A 2:2 degree may be considered only where applicants also has substantial clinical experience. Applicants whose qualifications have been gained outside the UK will be checked by the Admissions Office to establish equivalency with these standards before an offer is sent and applicants will need to demonstrate at interview that their background and experience, general education and scholarship are appropriate. |
| Location | Denmark Hill Campus Health Service and Population Research Department, Institute of Psychiatry De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill Southwark London SE5 8AF |
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