Health Service & Population Research MPhil/PhD, MD(Res)

Overview

Research conducted by students and staff in Health Services and Population Research (HSPR) aims:

• to improve coverage and access to evidence-based mental health treatment and care
• drive-up the quality of mental health services, and achieving the best outcomes for those that use them
• understand the effect of social and cultural contexts on the delivery and use of mental health services;
• expose and challenge stigma and discrimination, promoting recovery and rights;
• develop and test methods to improve the design, analysis, evaluation and implementation of mental health treatment and care;

 Academics use a range of methodologies across their epidemiological and health services research, including randomised controlled trials, cohort studies, cross-sectional studies, clinical informatics, and qualitative studies. 

 The Head of the Department is Professor Craig Morgan.

 There are currently six research groups:

• Centre for Global Mental Health
• Centre for Implementation Science
• Kings Health Economics
• Service User Research Enterprise
• Social Epidemiology
• Womens Mental Health

The research focus of each of the centres can be found on the relevant pages.

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

• register on the King's Apply Portal
• complete our online application form