I made the decision to undertake a degree in Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology because I wanted to be at the forefront of a new field that has the potential to link knowledge about the brain with our understanding of the mind. So far my decision has proved to be an extremely rewarding one, and I am confident it will continue to challenge me both intellectually and academically.
Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology, MRes
This two-year full-time programme offered in collaboration with University College London and Yale University focuses on developmental psychopathology and neuroscience, drawing on a range of perspectives.
Programme overview
The MRes in Developmental Neuroscience and Psychopathology is a two-year full time UCL Master’s degree, with the first year based in London and the second year based at Yale University in the USA. This innovative programme brings together two globally renowned universities to provide students with a unique interdisciplinary experience.
A small cohort is accepted each year, following a round of interviews. The focus of this programme is on understanding the emergence of developmental psychopathology from multiple perspectives, drawing on neurobiological, cognitive, developmental, clinical and psychoanalytic perspectives. As an MRes, this Master’s programme provides an excellent framework to advance students' research skills, important for those planning a future PhD or Clinical Doctorate.
Course details
This course covers:
An overview of developmental psychopathology, including a wide range of mental health disorders in childhood and adolescence (e.g. anxiety, autism, ADHD, psychosis, conduct disorder).
Conceptual frameworks that draw together neuro-cognitive, behavioural, systemic, and psychodynamic perspectives.
Practical training in statistical analysis (e.g., R), longitudinal data analysis, programming (Matlab, Psychopy), and writing research proposals.
The opportunity to conduct a year-long research project.
Programme delivery
In the first year you will be primarily based at Anna Freud at the newly built Centre of Excellence in Kings Cross, London with full access to library and computer facilities.
The second year focuses on the completion of a substantial research project at Yale University. Already in your first year in London, you will be paired with an individual academic mentor in Yale. Mentors are experts in their field, and many are senior faculty members from the Yale Child Study Centre or associated departments in Yale.
Who can apply
We would like to invite applications from students with a strong academic background in psychology, neuroscience, medicine, or related disciplines.
How to apply
To apply, please see the UCL website.
Career prospects
Typically, students are motivated to pursue a research career (for example, working as a Research Fellow, undertaking a PhD) or pursuing a clinical career (for example, applying for a Clinical Psychology Doctorate, Child Psychotherapy training or medical degree).
Over half of students typically progress to further their research skills, either as research assistants or to PhD programmes. The remainder either pursue further clinical training or work. A minority decide to pursue a career outside of psychology.
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