Neuropsychopharmacology

Third-cycle level | 2.0 credits (HEC) | Course code: K8F2526
VT 2026
Study period: 2026-05-25 - 2026-06-02
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: The course is given in English
Application period: 2025-10-15 - 2026-01-30
Apply 2026-01-30F26V0081
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Course description

This course in Neuropsychopharmacology will take a deep dive into the neurobiological mechanisms, the translational value of different preclinical research models, and the current and emerging treatment strategies (e.g. fast-acting anti-depressants and psychedelics) for major psychiatric disorders, including affective disorders, schizophrenia, addiction and anxiety-related conditions. The lectures will cover the state-of-the art research in this field from experts across neuroscience, pharmacology, medical imaging and psychiatry.

The course is aimed for doctoral students with an interest in clinical/translational and preclinical research of psychiatric disorders. 

Prerequisites and Selection

Prerequisite courses, or equivalent

No prerequisite courses, or equivalent, demanded for this course. 

Selection

Selection will be based on:  
1) the relevance of the course syllabus for the applicant’s individual study plan/research (according to written motivation). 
2) start date of doctoral studies (priority given to earlier start date). 

 

Course director

Kent Jardemark

Vasco Sousa

Course syllabus

K8F2526

Department

Department of Clinical Neuroscience

Doctoral programme

Neuroscience

Type of course

**Other course

Keywords

Neuropharmacology, Neuropsychopharmacology, psychiatric disorders, neuroscience, neurovetenskap, neurofarmacologi, psykiatriska sjukdomar, Psychiatric disorders, mood disorders, humörstörningar, antidepressives, antipsychotics, antidepressiva medel, antipsykotika

CONTACTVasco Sousa

vasco.sousa@ki.se