Overview
Mental disorders are the leading global cause of disability and the World Health Organisation estimates that over 0.8 million deaths are due to suicide associated with mental disorders. Therefore, research on mental disorders and suicide is vital to reducing the global burden of disease.
Feature
- Our more fundamental research examines the contribution of psychological, biological and social factors to the causation of mental disorders and suicidal behaviours.
- Postgraduate Mental Health research students at University of Glasgow working in this area can develop cutting edge, skills relevant to experimental, epidemiological, qualitative and neuroimaging research methods.
Programme Structure
Research
- suicidal behaviour research
- psychological therapies
- bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression
- big data and mental disorder
- neuropsychology of neurological disorders
- autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities
- attachment, childhood maltreatment and mental disorders
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Medicine Counselling Psychology View 26 other PhDs in Counselling Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
30240 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 30240 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
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Scholarships Information
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