MSc Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Exeter

Program Overview

The MSc in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture at the University of Exeter offers an interdisciplinary study of psychedelic science, psychology, and culture. It suits students interested in exploring the therapeutic, social, and spiritual dimensions of psychedelics within mental health and society.

Curriculum Structure:
In the first term, students take foundational modules such as Introduction to Psychedelic Studies and Philosophy and History of Psychedelics, which explore the cultural and historical contexts of psychedelic use. The second term focuses on applied learning through Psychedelic Therapy and Integration and Research Methods in Psychology, combining scientific, clinical, and anthropological perspectives. The final term culminates in an independent Research Dissertation, allowing students to investigate emerging areas in psychedelic research and practice.

Focus areas: "Psychedelic science, mental health, cultural psychology, therapy research"
Learning outcomes: "Students gain interdisciplinary insight into the psychological, medical, and cultural dimensions of psychedelics."
Professional alignment (accreditation): Designed in line with postgraduate standards in psychological and therapeutic research.
Reputation (employability rankings): University of Exeter is globally ranked for psychology and medical humanities (QS, Guardian).

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students on the University of Exeter's MSc in Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture develop practical skills through interdisciplinary research projects and engagement with clinical, anthropological, and policy-based approaches. They utilise the university's specialist research centres and have access to unique archives and labs. This experiential learning is delivered through:

Research Project: A substantial independent dissertation on a psychedelics-related topic, often using qualitative, historical, or mixed methods.
Centre Links: Direct engagement with the Wellcome Centre for Cultures and Environments of Health and the Exeter Centre for Ethnobotanical Studies.
Digital Tools: Use of digital humanities tools and qualitative analysis software like NVivo for researching cultural and historical data.
Archival Work: Potential access to the Bodleian Libraries' historic psychedelic collections and Exeter's own ethnobotanical archives.
Seminars & Networks: Participation in seminars and events with the Exeter Psychedelic Research Network, connecting with leading academics and practitioners.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture at the University of Exeter are prepared for interdisciplinary careers and research roles in emerging psychedelic therapies, mental health treatment, and cultural studies. Typical roles include Psychedelic Therapist, Clinical Researcher, Policy Advisor, and Mental Health Practitioner.

Exeter’s Student Support and Employability services offer dedicated career advice, mentorship, and connections to cutting-edge research and healthcare networks.
The psychedelics healthcare industry is growing rapidly, with predicted market values reaching £8.4 billion by 2028, creating new career opportunities.
The program is taught by world-leading researchers with extensive university and healthcare partnerships in psychedelic research and therapy.
Graduates benefit from long-term career prospects in psychedelic medicine, mental health, and interdisciplinary research fields.
Graduates successfully enter research, clinical, policy, and therapeutic roles.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates often continue to doctoral research in psychedelic science, clinical psychology training, or advanced interdisciplinary roles.

Additional Information & Requirements

Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology.

India- Bachelor degree with minimum 60%. For Masters programmes you will be required to hold a relevant Bachelors degree with a grade equivalent to a UK Second-class honours (2:1 or 2:2).

USA- Bachelors degree with 3.2+ / 4.0 GPA

IELTS- 6.5 overall and no less than 6 in any section

TOEFL- 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

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