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
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Clinical Psychology View 29 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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Student insurance
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- 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
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
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