Dr. Ulrike Schmidt

Professor

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Biography

Ulrike Schmidt is a prominent professor at King’s College London and a consultant psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, where she directs the Centre for Research on Eating and Weight Disorders. Her work focuses on understanding the biological and psychological determinants of eating and weight disorders, alongside obesity. She has led numerous clinical trials and has been instrumental in developing innovative treatments, including MANTRA, a NICE-recommended psychotherapy for individuals with anorexia nervosa. Ulrike’s contributions to early intervention are evident in her leadership of the FREED program, which has garnered multiple awards for its effectiveness in serving young people with eating disorders across England. She is a driving force behind the UKRI-funded EDIFY consortium and contributes significantly to various national initiatives aimed at enhancing eating disorders policies and practices. As an expert in her field, she has received multiple accolades, including the NIHR Senior Investigator Award and the Academy for Eating Disorders Leadership Award for her remarkable research and influence on eating disorder interventions.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Centre for Research on Eating and Weight Disorders • London, UK

Leading research initiatives focused on eating disorders and obesity.

Consultant Psychiatrist

2010-01-01 — Present

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust • London, UK

Providing specialized psychiatric care for individuals suffering from eating disorders.

Awards

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Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

2024-01-01

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.