Dr. Richard Killick

Instructor

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Biography

Richard Killick is a Lecturer in Old Age Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London. He has a BSc in Neurobiology and a PhD in Molecular Biology from Sussex University. Since joining the Institute in 1999, he has been a principal investigator at the Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, focusing on neurodegeneration and the molecular mechanisms driving Alzheimer’s disease. His research particularly explores the role of beta-amyloid in inducing p53, activating downstream signalling mechanisms including Dickkopf1 (Dkk1). He has received funding from organizations such as the Medical Research Council (MRC) and Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK). His work has contributed to understanding the connections between aging, cognitive decline, and psychiatric disorders.

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.