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Mental Health Sciences UCL

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About

The Mental Health Sciences programme at University College London (UCL) is an opportunity for students to train in a wide range of fields relevant to mental health research.

Overview

Mental illness is very common and a major public health problem. Over half of adult disorders begin by age 15, and one-in-four people in the UK has experienced clinically relevant symptoms within the past year. Treatments help many but do not work for a large proportion of people and, so far, have failed to reduce prevalence.

To create genuine change in this field, we need to develop innovative preventative strategies and treatments and apply existing ones more effectively through understanding the mechanisms that drive symptoms.

The Mental Health Sciences programme at University College London (UCL) will provide a platform for the interdisciplinary research we need to translate findings from work on mechanisms and risk factors into novel treatments and prevention strategies.

Improving diversity

Equality, diversity, & inclusion are fundamental to society. A key goal for this programme is to increase the representation of students with minoritised status and support their progress and welfare once recruited. 

With respect to the Equalities Act of 2010, by minoritised status, we refer to ethnicity, recognising that differences between individual ethnicities are very important; gender; sexuality, gender identity and reassignment; disability; age; marriage and civil partnership status; and pregnancy and maternity. 

We welcome neurodivergent applicants and will make adjustments to the recruitment process to help overcome specific challenges.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

  • Molecular genetics
  • Cellular and systems neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging
  • Cognitive psychology

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applications to the programme should be made using the online application form, which includes questions relating to training and experience, a statement of motivation for applying to the programme, personal information and questions to support diversity monitoring.
  • We will not normally consider applications from allied health professionals  (doctors, clinical psychologists, other health professionals). 
  • We will only do so if candidates demonstrate that they are committed to a career outside clinical practice. 

Tuition Fee

The fully funded studentships cover the tuition fees for both national and international students.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Mental Health Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
EGA IfWH BAME PhD Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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UCL
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Egypt Missions Scheme Scholarship
Merit-based

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UCL
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
GUATEFUTURO Scholarship
Merit-based

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UCL
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Oman Embassy Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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UCL
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Turkish Embassy Fee Partnership
Merit-based Need-based

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UCL
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
21237 GBP
Deadline
16 May 2025
The Bartlett Promise PhD Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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UCL
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
15000 GBP
Deadline
19 Mar 2025
Sasakawa Studentship
Merit-based Need-based

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UCL
London, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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