Dr. James Findon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

James Findon undertook his undergraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at the University of Kent, graduating in Applied Psychology in 2012. He was awarded an MSc in Neuroscience, focusing on functional imaging and tractography, from King's College London in 2015. He completed his PhD in Neuroscience and Psychology in 2019, funded by an MRC/IoP excellence scholarship as part of the collaborative EU-AIMS project. In 2018, he became a Teaching Fellow in Psychology at King's and subsequently took on the role of Lecturer in Psychology Education. His research interests lie in understanding the psychobiology of neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism and ADHD, particularly the role of serotonin and the involvement of the microbiome-gut-brain axis in these disorders. He is engaged in systematic reviews and empirical studies focusing on mental health, well-being interventions, and the effectiveness of physical activity in improving mental health outcomes for university students.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.