Dr. Rory Sheehan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rory Sheehan specializes in research concerning individuals with intellectual disability and neurodevelopmental disorders. His work employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to explore critical topics related to health and healthcare for this group, focusing on clinical application. He is particularly interested in enhancing services and outcomes, addressing inappropriate medication usage, improving physical health conditions, and tackling health inequities affecting people with intellectual disabilities and those on the autism spectrum. Additionally, Dr. Sheehan is establishing a program to investigate the epidemiology, needs, interventions, and services for people with intellectual disabilities and neurodevelopmental disorders who offend and interact with the Criminal Justice System. He also works as an honorary consultant psychiatrist in a forensic community service for adults with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disorders in South London. Dr. Sheehan joined King's College London in December 2020 after completing his PhD at University College London.

Research Interests

Courses

Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences MSc Forensic Mental Health MSc

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.