Psychiatry PhD/MSc by Research

A major area of research is molecular psychiatry, focusing on the molecular investigation of neuropsychiatric disease, with a particular emphasis on bipolar and related mood disorders, including puerperal psychosis, seasonal affective disorder, major depression and drug-induced psychoses. The team also has groups of researchers with particular strengths in community psychiatry, addictions and forensic psychiatry.

Course fact file

Type of Course: Doctoral research

Study Options: Full time, part time

Duration: PhD – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time; MSc by Research – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Start date: Research degrees may start at any time of the year, though for most this will be September 2012

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Head of College of Medical and Dental Sciences Graduate School: Professor John Gordon

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Details

A major area of research is molecular psychiatry, focusing on the molecular investigation of neuropsychiatric disease, with a particular emphasis on bipolar and related mood disorders, including puerperal psychosis, seasonal affective disorder, major depression and drug-induced psychoses.

Major projects are also ongoing in molecular investigation of the dementias and of disorders of childhood onset (including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).

The team is a partner in the Neurosciences Consortium at the University, and works closely with Clinical Genetics. It also has groups of researchers with particular strengths in community psychiatry, addictions and forensic psychiatry. 

Fees and funding

Standard fees apply, although in some projects a bench fee is also payable. 
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Scholarships and studentships
A number of studentships are available each year, funded by major sponsors including the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the Wellcome Trust, as well as national and local charities. UK/EU students should contact the School directly for further information. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

For further information contact the School directly or email sfo@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Entry requirements

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International students
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements
 
Standard English language requirements apply 

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Contact

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Head of College of Medical and Dental Sciences Graduate School: Professor John Gordon

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Alternatively, you can contact us on +44 (0)121 414 5005 or by email: mds-phd@contacts.bham.ac.uk 

Research interests of staff

  • Clinical and neuropsychological investigation of mood disorders and functional psychosis; neuropsychiatric genetics
    Contact: Dr Lisa Jones

Contact

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Head of College of Medical and Dental Sciences Graduate School: Professor John Gordon

If you complete our contact form we will respond to your enquiry within two business days.

Alternatively, you can contact us on +44 (0)121 414 5005 or by email: mds-phd@contacts.bham.ac.uk 

Employability

Following graduation, Postgraduate Researchers in the College MDS gain employment in a variety of areas though with a majority continuing in research, mostly in Academia but also in the Health,  Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology sectors.  Others pursue careers in Education, Publishing, Intellectual Property Protection, Technology Innovation, Business, and more besides.

Contact

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Head of College of Medical and Dental Sciences Graduate School: Professor John Gordon

If you complete our contact form we will respond to your enquiry within two business days.

Alternatively, you can contact us on +44 (0)121 414 5005 or by email: mds-phd@contacts.bham.ac.uk