[*Sandy]

Hi,

This is a really last minute post. I have offers from both King's and UCL for MSc Health Psychology and I can't decide between the two of them. I only have a couple of days to choose.

I want to go on to stage 2 training and I'm more interested in clinical work than research. I know that UCL has a great reputation as I went there for my undergraduate degree but I feel like the course is more focussed on research. I know that King's is also focussed on research but they have a placement which is part of the course and I'm thinking may help me more for the future? UCL are looking at the possibility of a 2 week placement though.

I hope somebody can help me!

[Noodlzzz]

Both are pretty equal it seems. You won't go wrong with either

[skotch]

This probably isn't of much help, but I'm currently doing an internship in medical stats/research (strongly related to health psychology) and we've had talks from a number of people from KCL, so I imagine it is a very strong department. While I imagine they're both equally as good, UCL does carry a better world-wide reputation than KCL imo, and it is one of the best or the best for psychology in this country. Sorry if this adds very little to your brain-storming.

[Biscuit_05]

I think the King's course hasn't been accredited by the BPS yet? I just had a look and it says that course is pending accreditation. It's likely that it will get it, but it may be more sensible to opt for a course that has been approved by the BPS for further training and career prospects? But both courses do look really good - and the placement in King's would be fab.

[Fuzzpig]

I would really press the opportunity for a placement with UCL

[*Sandy]

Thanks everyone , was a very tough decision but I've gone for UCL mainly because of the accreditation. KCL probably will get accredited but I'd rather not take the chance

[*Sandy]

I changed my mind and I'm now going to King's!