Dr. Ian Anderson

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Biography

Professor at the University of Manchester, Ian Anderson focuses on the role of serotonin in the aetiology and treatment of affective disorders, utilizing functional brain imaging to investigate emotional processing and neurotransmitter function in depression. He co-authored the British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) guidelines for treating depressive disorders with antidepressants, as well as guidelines for treating anxiety disorders. He also chaired the Clinical Guideline Development Group responsible for updating the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence treatment guidelines for depression in 2009. Additionally, he founded the Specialist Service for Affective Disorders in Manchester in 2001, a multidisciplinary tertiary service aimed at treating resistant depression and bipolar disorder, and he served as the director of this service from 2011.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Retired from clinical work, previously Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist at Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.