Psychiatry - Structured

PhD candidates should normally have a high honours standard in a relevant academic discipline at primary degree level or equivalent together with the support of an academic staff member who is approved by the College to supervise the research in terms of its nature and scope.



Additional entry requirements

Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.

Structured PhD (full-time, four years)

Structured PhD (part-time, six years)

Research Areas


Neuroimaging abnormalities in schizophrenia


Neuroimaging abnormalities in bipolar disorder


Impact of genetics and environmental risk factors on the neurobiology of psychosis


Variation of neurobiological abnormalities with illness progression and with pharmacological treatment in psychotic and affective disorders