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Clinical Neuroscience and Forensic mental health

Key information

Award:
MPhil
PhD
MDRes
Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Campus:
Denmark Hill Campus

The Basic and Clinical Neuroscience department’s mission is to change the therapeutic options for people with neurological and psychiatric disorders and inspire the next generation of neuroscientists. Our vision is to link up fundamental biological research and clinical research to gain a better understanding of disease mechanisms, identify novel opportunities for intervention and test out new therapies. This will only be achieved through close collaboration of scientists and clinicians working on a common problem.

Our research explores the cellular and molecular basis of neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, motor neuron disease, schizophrenia, depression and autism spectrum disorder. We use human brain tissue, rodent and fly models, cells and patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells to identify genes, proteins and signalling pathways implicated in the development of motor neuron disease, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, with a view to developing novel disease-modifying therapies for the treatment of these diseases.

Our current research facilities have been greatly enhanced with the opening of the Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, which provides cutting-edge technology for more than 200 Neuroscientists. The institute hosts the Wohl Cellular Imaging Centre, providing state-of-the art light microscopy equipment, image analysis software and workstation for neuroscience and biomedical research. We are driving research that will translate molecular discoveries made in the laboratory into therapies for our patients.

Key benefits

  • Access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
  • Interaction with internationally recognised researchers in a wide range of neuroscience topics
  • Excellence in basic and clinical research and development
  • Strong partnerships with hospitals, industry and other research centres
  • Access to rich and varied clinical populations
  • Access to academic mentoring
  • PhD students have access to a wide range of educational resources, ranging from neuroscience specific seminars at the Department to transferable skills and career development resources at the KCL level.
  • Opportunities to be involved in laboratory demonstrations/supervision for undergraduate and taught post-graduate research projects

A list of recent publications can be viewed here.

The Department’s mission is to change the therapeutic options for people with Neurological and Psychiatric disorders and inspire the next generation of Neuroscientists. Our vision is to link up fundamental biological research and clinical research to gain a better understanding of disease mechanisms, identify novel opportunities for intervention and test out new therapies. This will only be achieved through close collaboration of Scientists and Clinicians working on a common problem.

The Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience sits within the Division of Neuroscience at the IoPPN. Related courses include:

  • Neuroimaging MD (Res) / MPhil / PhD
  • Developmental Neurobiology Mphil/PhD
  • Old Age Psychiatry Research Mphil/PhD

UK Tuition Fees 2023/24

Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year

Part time tuition fees: £3,750 per year

International Tuition Fees 2023/24

Full time tuition fees: £28,260 per year

Part time tuition fees: £14,130 per year

UK Tuition Fees 2024/25

Full time tuition fees: £7,950 per year

Part time tuition fees: £3,975 per year

International Tuition Fees 2024/25

Full time tuition fees: £30,240 per year

Part time tuition fees: £15,120 per year

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

Base campus

Main building at the Denmark Hill campus
Denmark Hill Campus

Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Graduate research students work closely with their supervisors and enjoy regular meetings to discuss their progress. They also liaise with other members of staff with relevant research interests and are encouraged to attend and participate in departmental research presentations and other Institute seminars. There is a full induction for new graduate students on commencing their studies. Each full-time graduate research student is allocated their own workspace and computer; facilities for part-time students can be arranged according to their needs. State-of-the-art genetics and neuroimaging facilities are available, and students benefit from a unique Clinical Research Facility, and the new Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience building.

Postgraduate training

Training courses run by the department, the Institute or through the Graduate School can be utilised as required to provide training in a wide variety of topics, from transferable skills to academic areas directly relevant to the student's thesis.

Head of Department

Professor Peter Giese  

Co-head/Deputy of Department

Professor Sandrine Thuret

Contact for information

For any additional queries regarding application and project approval procedures please contact

Education Support Team: ioppn.pgr@kcl.ac.uk

Admissions Tutors: Alessio Vagnoni (primary) and Deb Pal - alessio.vagnoni@kcl.ac.uk, deb.pal@kcl.ac.uk 

Senior Business Manager: Leanne Lu - leanne.lu@kcl.ac.uk  

Contact email

ioppn.pgr@kcl.ac.uk

 

 

 

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UK Tuition Fees 2023/24

Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year

Part time tuition fees: £3,750 per year

International Tuition Fees 2023/24

Full time tuition fees: £28,260 per year

Part time tuition fees: £14,130 per year

UK Tuition Fees 2024/25

Full time tuition fees: £7,950 per year

Part time tuition fees: £3,975 per year

International Tuition Fees 2024/25

Full time tuition fees: £30,240 per year

Part time tuition fees: £15,120 per year

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

Base campus

Main building at the Denmark Hill campus
Denmark Hill Campus

Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Graduate research students work closely with their supervisors and enjoy regular meetings to discuss their progress. They also liaise with other members of staff with relevant research interests and are encouraged to attend and participate in departmental research presentations and other Institute seminars. There is a full induction for new graduate students on commencing their studies. Each full-time graduate research student is allocated their own workspace and computer; facilities for part-time students can be arranged according to their needs. State-of-the-art genetics and neuroimaging facilities are available, and students benefit from a unique Clinical Research Facility, and the new Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience building.

Postgraduate training

Training courses run by the department, the Institute or through the Graduate School can be utilised as required to provide training in a wide variety of topics, from transferable skills to academic areas directly relevant to the student's thesis.

Head of Department

Professor Peter Giese  

Co-head/Deputy of Department

Professor Sandrine Thuret

Contact for information

For any additional queries regarding application and project approval procedures please contact

Education Support Team: ioppn.pgr@kcl.ac.uk

Admissions Tutors: Alessio Vagnoni (primary) and Deb Pal - alessio.vagnoni@kcl.ac.uk, deb.pal@kcl.ac.uk 

Senior Business Manager: Leanne Lu - leanne.lu@kcl.ac.uk  

Contact email

ioppn.pgr@kcl.ac.uk

 

 

 

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Key information

Award:
MPhil
PhD
MDRes
Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Campus:
Denmark Hill Campus

Contact us

For any additional queries regarding application and project approval procedures please contact: Education Support Team: ioppn.pgr@kcl.ac.uk Admissions Tutors: Alessio Vagnoni (primary) and Deb Pal - alessio.vagnoni@kcl.ac.uk, deb.pal@kcl.ac.uk  Senior Business Manager: Leanne Lu - leanne.lu@kcl.ac.uk

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