PSYCHIATRY POSTGRADUATE STUDY POSTGRADUATE Psychiatry, Psychology & Mental Health INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY Psychiatry, Psychology & Mental Health at King’s The Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), King’s College London, is one of the world’s largest postgraduate centres for research and teaching in psychiatry, psychology, and allied disciplines, including basic and clinical neurosciences. • Highest research power The IoP is world renowned for the quality of its research and for psychiatry and psychology. The of any UK Institution in the Institute is the fourth most cited research centre in the world – and the single largest outside the US. areas of neuroscience, Our international impact is strong across psychology; neuroscience; addictions; child and adolescent clinical psychology and psychiatry; clinical neuroscience, forensic and neurodevelopmental science; health service and psychiatry (2008 RAE). population research; old age psychiatry; psychological medicine; psychosis studies; and social, • The Institute is the most genetic and developmental psychiatry. cited research centre for psychiatry and psychology Our students enjoy unrivalled learning opportunities, supported by strong partnerships with NHS outside of the US. Trusts, industry and healthcare organisations. Our partnerships with the NHS and King’s Health Partners mean that students benefit from a range of clinical placements as part of their MSc/PG Dip • The Institute is unique programme and our research students have access to a vast clinical population. Students are able to in offering MSc and PhD network with international leaders in the field and have the opportunity to attend a wide range of opportunities across symposia, workshops and conferences as part of their studies. all areas of mental health science, including psychology, psychiatry FAcilities and neuroscience, on one The Institute shares the same site as the world famous Maudsley Hospital, which is part of the campus. South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SlaM) - one of the largest mental health providers in Europe. Research Centres at the Institute include the Medical Research Council Social, Genetic and • First class facilities including the largest library Developmental Psychiatry Centre; the Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences (includes three of the latest in Europe dedicated to functional magnetic resonance imaging machines); the Centre for Cellular Basis of Behaviour; the psychiatry and related MRC Centre for Neurodegeneration Research and the Psychosis Centre bringing together experts in disciplines. Students are the fields of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, alzheimers disease and motor neurone disease. welcome to attend the King’s is committed to translational research and is proud to be the only university in the country Institute’s full programme to host three National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Centres (BRCs) of national and international and six Medical Research Council centres. At the IoP we partner with SLaM to host the only symposia and conferences. specialist BRC for Mental Health in the UK working towards better treatment, earlier diagnosis • Students benefit from and individualised healthcare. Students have access to the largest library in Europe dedicated to access to a huge clinical psychiatry and related disciplines. There is a dedicated suite for imaging research and one-way population and a variety mirror rooms for clinical case presentations. of clinical placements through partnership with South London & Maudsley NHS Trust and King’s NEWS Health Partners. Brain Scan DiagNoses Autism imaging technique was then used to reconstruct these scans into 3D images that could be assessed Scientists from the IoP have developed a pioneering for structure, shape and thickness – all intricate new method of diagnosing autism in adults. For measurements that reveal Autism Spectrum the first time, a quick brain scan that takes just 15 Disorder (ASD) at its root. By studying the complex minutes can identify adults with autism with over and subtle make-up of grey matter in the brain, the 90 per cent accuracy. The method could lead to the scientists can use biological markers, rather than screening for autism spectrum disorders in children personality traits, to assess whether or not a person in the future. The team used an MRI scanner to has ASD. take pictures of the brain’s grey matter. A separate Why King’s? Straight-A students havE A mucH higher REPUTATION SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE risk oF developing bipolar disorder King’s is ranked as one of the world’s A full cycle of support is available from top 25 universities (QS World University dedicated international student advisers and Scientists from the IoP, and colleagues from the Karolinska Rankings 2010). Founded in 1829, King’s English language support to academic tutors. Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden, have published first ever is one of the two founding colleges scientific evidence that exceptional intellectual ability is STATE-OF-THE-ART CAMPUSES of the University of London and one of associated with bipolar disorder. Several possible explanations King’s has invested over £550 million in England’s oldest and most prestigious for the link were put forward; people in a state of hypomania new facilities over the past few years. university institutions. (a mild period of mania or elevated mood) can often be witty CONNECTED and inventive, and able to link ideas in innovative ways; ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Linked research and teaching with people with bipolar disorder often experience unusually Academics are international leaders in some of the world’s best-known arts strong emotional responses, which may help their talent in their field. Student satisfaction scores are and cultural organisations, including art, music and literature. Third, people with hypomania often above the national, and the Russell group the British Museum, the British Library, have extraordinary stamina and can keep concentrating for average, with PhD completion rates in the Shakespeare’s globe and the BBc. long periods of time. top ten nationally. A DISTINGUISHED NETWORK RESEARCH-LED Join a distinguished network of King’s King’s has played a major role in many scholars and alumni; nine members of staff STAFF NEWS of the advances that have shaped modern have been awarded the Nobel Prize. life, from the pioneers of modern day nursing through to the discovery of the EMPLOYABILITY PRoFESSoR RoBIN MURRAY FRS structure of DNA. Europe’s largest Upon graduating, non-EU students will have Robin Murray, Professor of Psychiatric centre for medical and professional the opportunity to apply for permission to Research, has joined a long line of healthcare education. work for up to two years in the UK on the Tier 1 post study work scheme. distinguished scientists to be elected LOCATION a Fellow of the Royal Society. Located in the heart of the cultural capital, King’s graduates enjoy one of the best Each year, through a peer review with a wealth of research facilities and employment rates and starting salaries in process, 44 new Fellows are elected academic societies on your doorstep. the UK (ranked in the top five universities along with eight new Foreign Members, chosen for their our campuses are minutes away from for employability in the Times Good outstanding scientific achievements. London’s world-class theatres, concert University Guide 2010). ‘Distinguished for his major original contribution to arenas, national museums, libraries and the paradigm shift from the view of schizophrenia as an academic institutions. adult-onset psychosis to the view that it is an early-onset A DIVERSE STUDENT BODY neurodevelopmental disorder. Rigorous empirical studies have 23,000 students from almost every identified obstetric risk factors, the role of language delay and country, ethnic and cultural group from cognitive impairment in childhood, and the provoking role of around the globe. early onset heavy cannabis use’ (The Royal Society). AcademicS secure ToP NIHR SENIOR INVESTIGATOR STATUS King’s Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC) is a pioneering Two leading academics from the collaboration between King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s Institute of Psychiatry have welcomed College Hospital and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. their official appointment to the King’s Health Partners is one of only five AHSCs in the UK and brings together National Institute of Health Research an unrivalled range and depth of clinical and research expertise, spanning both (NIHR) College of Senior Investigators. physical and mental health. Our combined strengths will drive improvements Vice-Dean of the IoP, Professor Til Wykes (pictured) and in care for patients, allowing them to benefit from breakthroughs in medical Professor Theresa Marteau have joined ten more academics science and receive leading-edge treatment at the earliest possible opportunity. from the IoP who make up 203 Senior Investigators For more information, visit www.kingshealthpartners.org nationwide. To be recognised as an NIHR Senior Investigator, an academic must reach rigorous criteria, to be at the forefront of national research into patient and social health and care. Research opportunities There are over 350 PhD/MPhil students at the Institute, who come from a wide range of backgrounds. Research covers the broadest spectrum: from molecular genetics rofile P and biology, to neuroscience, neuroimaging, clinical research studies, psychological studies and new treatments; from longitudinal