Psychiatry MPhil
We've highly active, internationally renowned research groups and, in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (2008), 80% of our research activity was rated as of international standard.
There are several outstanding research themes within Psychiatry. In General and Adult Psychiatry where Professor Christoph Lauber was appointed in late 2007, “social inclusion and exclusion of people with severe mental illness” best describes the research addressed. The research’s mission statement is “People with severe mental illness: From clinical questions to research evidence and back again”. This includes the following topics: supported employment in people with psychosis and common mental disorders, user and carer involvement in mental health care, stigma of people with mental illness, mental health services research and intervention studies. The aims of the new research group are:
To make a significant contribution to a better understanding and treatment of people with mental illness who have complex needs,
To significantly contribute to mental health services research, and
To be a leading centre in translational research in mental health.
In child and adolescent psychiatry, Professor Gowers is undertaking a Department of Health funded multi-centre trial on cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa. He leads an international collaboration to develop and field test the Health of the Nation outcome scales for children and adolescents.
Professor Rahman was appointed to the chair of child psychiatry in early 2008 and brings his international portfolio to the Division. He has recently completed the largest trial of a psychological intervention for perinata depression in a developing country and is carrying out further interventional studies for the promotion of early child development in low-income countries. He is an advisor to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and a member of the Guidelines Development Group for the WHO Mental Health Gap Action programme.
Dr Helen Sharp is conducting a large Medical Research Council funded study into the earliest developmental origins of childhood conduct disorders. The aim of this work is to identify risk and protective factors for the development of conduct problems and to establish an epidemiological sample for longitudinal study into later childhood and early adulthood. A subsample of families, stratified by psychosocial risk, are being studied in great detail using developmental, observational and investigator interview measures at frequent intervals. A recent pilot RCT funded by the NHS Forensic R&D Programme has just been completed by Dr Sharp, evaluating a new intervention for treatment resistant conduct problems in childhood. We also have an ongoing research project exploring the role of burden and carer/family issues in relation to complex healthcare treatments for Cystic Fibrosis. This project is funded by the National Institute for Health Research, Research for Patient Benefit Programme and is led by Dr Claire Glasscoe.
Within old age psychiatry, Professor Wilson has undertaken Cochrane reviews of interventions in the treatment of depression in older people. This work is complemented by publications of randomised controlled trials in long term treatment of depression and he is currently engaged in HTA funded study of RCT of antidepressant treatment in depressed patients with dementia. These intervention studies are against a strong background of epidemiological studies of mental illness in older people. In particular, the Unit has fully recruited into a five year longitudinal study focus on the phenomenology of depression in Parkinson’s disease. Professor Wilson is Director of the NIHR Cheshire and Merseyside Comprehensive Research Network, providing support for research across all 25 Trusts within Cheshire and Merseyside.
Psychiatry offers an opportunity for a wide range of research spanning age groups, community and secondary care services. Students undertaking postgraduate degrees will be engaged in a busy seminar programme, being expected to play a part through presentation, and attending appropriate conferences. Research supervision leading to the degrees of MPhil, PhD and MD is offered.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 40
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Open to graduates from any discipline, our Master of International Business (MSc) course is a specialist award for career entry or career development that will prepare you to successfully integrate with businesses operating an international platform.
The purpose of this degree is to allow you to hone your professional, analytical and personal capabilities in order to develop a global perspective for business. This will be accomplished by developing the agile, curious, resilient and innovative mindsets that are necessary to cope with the levels of uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity and risk that are so evident in a rapidly changing world.
At every juncture, you will be encouraged to consider how you can add value to business processes while being mindful of the ethical, social and cultural responsibilities and challenges facing all organisations.
Enhance your employability
Being employable is about attitudes and skills, confidence and drive – it means being able to choose a career, apply effectively and be successful. As the world of work changes and organisations evolve, employers are increasingly searching for graduates not just with a degree but with the right blend of skills, knowledge and experience – graduates who can make a difference in any situation. That’s why at Liverpool we are focused on developing your employability while you are studying in preparation for life after graduation.
Services and resources
The University of Liverpool Careers & Employability Service supports students and graduates across all disciplines. Each academic department has a dedicated careers adviser, and as a student, you can access our up-to-date resources in person via our Careers Resource Centre or on our website.
Resources and services available to you include:
A comprehensive programme of careers related seminars, workshops, fairs and recruitment events
Support in finding work placements and internships in the UK and overseas
Access to a wide range of job opportunities
Opportunities to meet organisations keen to recruit Liverpool students and graduates
Support from our team of professional careers advisers.
Not that we’re complacent, we are constantly looking to improve our services and develop our expertise to support students.
Wanted: work experience
A good degree from the University of Liverpool will open a lot of doors, but these days employers are interested in graduates who can demonstrate more than just an outstanding academic record. We can help you find opportunities specifically designed for university students.
These include:
Part-time jobs
Paid Summer and Easter internships
Year in industry placements.
Talent Sourcing: Graduate Recruitment
As a member of the Russell Group, studying at Liverpool gives you direct access to an extensive range of recruiters operating in all sectors of the economy, and in companies ranging from SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) to international corporations.
Employers value our solid academic reputation and want to meet our students. At Liverpool we have a dedicated Employer Engagement Team who promote Liverpool students and graduates directly to some of the world’s leading recruiters.
Last year, around 300 employers visited campus to recruit Liverpool students, and we advertised thousands of placement, internship and graduate vacancies on the Careers & Employability Service website.
Careers & Employability Service
As one of the UK’s leading careers services we offer high-quality employability support during and after your time studying with us, blending advice, guidance and training.
Through a range of career management inputs, personal and professional development and access to industry experts and speakers, our aim is to match your needs and ambitions as they develop.
We can help you with:
Career planning
Understanding the job market
Making effective applications through CVs, letters and application forms
Preparing for and attending job interviews
Performing effectively at Assessment Centres
Strengthening your networking skills, including digital networking Industry networking opportunities.
As well as face-to-face guidance and on-site sessions we also offer online support, webinars and guidance. All our activities are supported by a state-of-the-art interactive website, CareerHub.
You will also benefit from our close links with industry. All our career and employability development activities are designed with considerable input from employers, and we hold key networking events throughout the year. In recent years our Careers & Employability Service has won several prestigious national awards including the AGCAS International Award for demonstrating an outstanding commitment and contribution to working with students, relevant employers and promoting internationalisation.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years of PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Applications are welcomed and will be considered in our highly competitive programme from well qualified graduates who would typically hold a UK first degree or equivalent in the first or 2:1 class, in a relevant subject.
IELTS Academic requirement - SELT and non-SELT Overall 7.0 no band below 6.5
TOEFL iBT requirement Minimum 100 overall with L 21 R 21 W 21 and S 23
C1 Advanced CAE requirement Overall 185 with no less than 176 in any paper
PTE Academic requirement 69 with minimum scores of 61 in each component
Trinity College London, Intergrated Skills in English (ISE II) ISE II with an overall pass with merit in components
Cambridge IGCSE as a First Language Grade C
Cambridge IGCSE as a Second Language Grade B
Cambridge English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Proficiency) Overall 185 with 176 in components
Cambridge English Level 3 Certificate in ESOL International (Advanced) Overall 185 with 176 in components
Cambridge English Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Advanced) Overall 185 with 176 in components
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
48500 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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