Neuroscience is a modern, multidisciplinary subject. As such, it draws together knowledge and expertise from many areas of science, from molecular biology to the psychological study of the mind. This innovative qualification from King’s College London is 100% online, so students can balance study alongside work and life commitments. This postgraduate course will allow you to apply your neuroscience knowledge to real world settings. From the research lab to marketing, the application of neuroscience has the potential to deepen your understanding of how the nervous system serves to drive our every thought, sensation and emotion. The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN) is one of the leading providers of neuroscience education in the UK, and Europe’s largest centre for research and postgraduate education in psychiatry, psychology and basic and clinical neuroscience. Our research centres are at the international forefront of this field and we are world renowned for the high quality of our research. This 100% online Applied Neuroscience Postgraduate Diploma and MSc course allows you to benefit from an innovative and contemporary curriculum, whist learning from our world leading scientists.

Key benefits

• The IoPPN at King’s is Europe’s largest centre for research and postgraduate education in psychiatry, psychology and basic and clinical neuroscience. The Faculty is based on the same site as the world-famous Maudsley Hospital, which ensures that we remain at the forefront of research and healthcare delivery. We are ranked fourth in the world for highly cited neuroscience outputs (SciVal 2021).
• Learn from high profile academics at a top 2 faculty for Psychology & Psychiatry in the world (US News, Best Global Universities 2024).
• Six entry points throughout the year, 100% online and taught part-time so you can balance study alongside work and life commitments
• Online access to teaching materials developed from experts across Kings College London, providing a multidisciplinary perspective on important neuroscience/psychology research and application.
• Achieve a Postgraduate Diploma in 16 months, and an MSc in two years.
• Students can interact with staff and students via webinars, group based live sessions and one-to-one meetings and can access additional support and guidance from module lead and academic staff.
• Support to develop and demonstrate research and critical appraisal skills that will permit appreciation, interpretation and reporting of evidence, as preparation for research or further education.