Unlocking The
Psychedelic Mind
with Dr. Chris Timmermann
A 10-week live online course covering the neuroscience and phenomenology of psychedelics, from classic compounds to DMT and 5-MeO-DMT, the compounds at the centre of my research. We cover consciousness, meditation, creativity, and the open questions at the frontier of the field. Enrollment for the autumn 2026 edition is open below.
Course Highlights
10-week deep dive into the neuroscience of psychedelics
Live online lectures with Dr. Chris Timmermann – pioneering psychedelic neuroscientist
The latest findings on psilocybin, DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, and brain function
Explore key models like REBUS, neural entropy, and psychedelic neuroplasticity
Weekly sessions blending science, philosophy, and critical discussion
Engage with ancient wisdom and modern research side by side
A unique opportunity to learn with an international online learning community
Two optional in-person socials in London for those participating in the course
Certificate of completion available
About the Course
This course offers rigorous coverage of psychedelic neuroscience, from how these compounds work at the molecular and brain-network level, to their therapeutic potential and what they reveal about consciousness.
Each session draws directly on current research, including my own work on DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, and the neuroscience of non-ordinary states. We examine what psychedelics tell us about the self, the mind, and the nature of conscious experience.
The course also covers the intersection between psychedelics and meditation, creativity, and clinical applications, combining scientific precision with the broader questions these experiences raise.
What You'll Gain
Deep Understanding
A solid understanding of how psychedelics reshape the brain and consciousness.
Therapeutic Insights
Insights into their therapeutic potential for mental health and personal growth.
Critical Perspective
A critical perspective on the risks, ethics, and social dimensions of their use.
Creative Inspiration
Inspiration from the intersections of neuroscience, meditation, and creativity.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is for anyone who wants to understand psychedelics from a scientific perspective, whether you're approaching from healthcare, research, personal experience, or curiosity.
People with Psychedelic Experience
Deepen your understanding with rigorous scientific frameworks for what you've encountered.
Healthcare & Wellbeing Professionals
Gain scientific grounding for thinking about psychedelics in therapeutic and clinical contexts.
Researchers
Get the most up-to-date overview of psychedelic neuroscience from a leading researcher in the field.
The Curious Mind
Explore the intersection of consciousness, brain science, and some of the deepest questions in science.
Your Facilitator
Dr. Chris Timmermann
Dr. Chris Timmermann is a neuroscientist and psychologist exploring how psychedelics and meditation transform the mind, studying the brain science of non-ordinary consciousness to deepen our understanding of human experience and mental health. He co-directs the UCL Centre for Consciousness Research with Prof. Jeremy Skipper.
He obtained his PhD in Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London, where he led the DMT Research Group, work that pioneered the science of psychedelics in the 2010s. His team researches the neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, and beliefs of meditation and psychedelics to inform consciousness and mental health.
His work appears in high-impact journals and has been covered widely (including The New York Times, BBC, The Guardian, and WIRED). He has given over 200 talks worldwide as an educator, speaker, and science communicator, and teaches on psychedelics, meditation, consciousness, and non-ordinary states across the UK, USA, Europe, and Latin America.
He is director and co-founder of the ECOH Foundation for the Study of Human Consciousness, supporting science and education on non-ordinary states in Latin America. His work has helped shape psychedelics as tools for medicine and personal development, and he advises companies and individuals interested in these applications.
Course Curriculum
5 modules across 10 weeks, spanning neuroscience, phenomenology, clinical research, and the deeper questions psychedelics raise about consciousness and the self.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Explain the core principles of psychedelic neuroscience, including neuroplasticity, brain network modulation, and models like REBUS and neural entropy.
Describe how psychedelics affect perception, cognition, and the experience of self, and connect these changes to broader theories of consciousness.
Identify the therapeutic potential and risks associated with compounds like psilocybin, DMT, and 5-MeO-DMT, including their emerging clinical applications.
Critically assess the ethical, cultural, and social dimensions of psychedelic use in both clinical and traditional contexts.
Compare and contrast ancient and modern frameworks for working with non-ordinary states, including shamanic practices and meditation-based insights.
Articulate how psychedelics may enhance creativity, support emotional healing, and alter patterns of thought and behavior.
Engage in informed discussion about the future of psychedelic research and its potential contributions to mental health, neuroscience, and human flourishing.
Integrate philosophical and phenomenological perspectives to better understand the subjective dimensions of psychedelic experiences.
Course Schedule
Psychedelics at the intersection between neuroscience, therapy, and society
The basics of psychedelic phenomenology, neuroscience, and neuroplasticity
Therapeutic effects of psychedelics
Psychedelics, the self, and consciousness
Models of psychedelic neuroscience: REBUS, entropy, and brain loops
Embodied, extended, and enactive: Psychedelic neurophenomenology
The neuroscience of DMT and 5-MeO-DMT and the deconstruction of consciousness
The intersection between psychedelics and meditation
Psychedelics, creativity, and flow states
Psychedelic apprenticeship and the future of psychedelic neuroscience
Note: Each session is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes of lecture + 45 minutes of Q&A and discussion, with a reading-week break on November 3. Recordings will be provided if you cannot attend live.
What Participants Say
This was a phenomenal programme. Looking forward to Dr Timmermann's upcoming newsletters and book!
These 10 sessions cover and provide a solid integration of neuroscience and phenomenological perspectives. I value the relaxed format, which allows for deep professional engagement at one's own pace and depth without pressure. It is a well-structured and highly relevant resource. Highly recommended.
This was an excellent course. The content was well-structured and delivered in such a way that someone with limited knowledge and experience could understand and process. There was so much here that I can apply to my own academic research, which is non-scientific but explores the possible personal and social benefits of psychedelic use.
The course was excellent! It covered many different aspects of psychedelics and related neuroscience, and was very well taught by Chris.
Brilliant course. Great teaching and scope of topic.
Enrollment Open
Join the Course
Tuesdays, 7–9 PM GMT • Starts Sep 28, 2026
- 10 live weekly lectures (2 hours each)
- Direct Q&A with Dr. Timmermann
- Recordings available for 6 months
- Private community access
- 2 optional in-person socials
- Certificate of completion
Bursary tier £250 and Abundant tier £504 available. See all options on Dandelion.