Overview

This MSc is only available to non-residents of the UK who wish to study clinical neuropsychology online. The taught content of the MSc is identical to the taught content we deliver when providing professional training to clinical psychologists pursuing entrance to the Special Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists. The course therefore covers core content dictated by the British Psychological Society and delivers an authentic reflection of clinical practices and issues. You will learn about a range of neuropsychological disorders and pathologies as well as focusing on principles of assessment, formulation and rehabilitation. The course will also develop your knowledge of anatomy, brain function and techniques employed to study the human brain.

Around 80% of our course is delivered by clinicians practicing in UK hospitals and we teach a large range of clinical skills which will support those who wish to have a career working with patients or conducting patient research in Neuropsychology. Weekly online tutorials (during term-time) with clinical psychologists give students an opportunity to interact with professionals as they explore the pathway through which patients with brain injury or disease are referred, assessed and treated. In addition, the course provides teaching from allied medical professions in order to demonstrate the role that Neuropsychology plays within wider healthcare systems and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. This practical insight is coupled with study of the techniques, tests and theory that inform clinical practice so that our students are able to question and evaluate evidence-based practice.

Research project 

The programme includes a clinical dissertation in which students will study material drawn from existing clinical cases and consider diagnoses, formulation, treatment, and patient management. The dissertation includes 1:1 career mentoring, further training in clinical assessment and consideration of cultural differences in the principles of assessment and treatment.

Entry requirements & fees

Please see our prospectus page for detailed information

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet Profile level C
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.

Online learning & lectures

Bristol has experience delivering online courses since 2010. All lectures are broadcast live on the internet and can be viewed as recordings whenever required. The course is organised through our online learning environment where you will find easy access to course information, timetables, assignments, discussion boards and other sources of help and support. Other benefits include:

• A personal tutor with set meetings throughout the year and available as needed
• Avoid the costs of travelling and living abroad
• Part-time study options allow students to remain in employment & manage other commitments while studying
• Access to a large resource of online journals & e-books
• Online advice on essay-writing and exams as well as university support for English writing skills
• Access to online tutorials from clinicians

Part-time study

This MSc can be taken full-time as a one year course or part-time over two years. The entry point for the programme is September.

Course structure, units and assessment

The MSc consists of six taught units (total of 120 credits) and a 60-credit Dissertation. Please visit our programme catalogue for full details of the unit content.

Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships that are available for postgraduate study at Bristol, and these include UK, EU and international students. More information about scholarships can be found on the University of Bristol's funding web page, and there is also information specific to each country. The Student Funding Office has further information about funding postgraduate study.

For UK students undertaking an MSc, there is a new scholarship award available from the Grundy Educational Trust. More information is available here: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances/scholarships/get/terms/

Workload

Full-time

The academic year is comprised of two 12-week teaching blocks and the summer period. In each teaching block, there is one week of intensive teaching (~20 hours in one week), otherwise there are typically three 2-hour lectures per week and a 90-minute clinical tutorial. The dissertation starts in the first teaching block (Sept-Dec) but continues through the Summer.

Online assessments occur twice a year in the January assessment period and the Summer assessment period. Check the University dates page for details.

Part-time

Each academic year is comprised of two 12-week teaching blocks and the summer period. In each teaching block, there is one week of intensive teaching (~20 hours in one week), otherwise there is typically one 2-hour lecture per week and a 90-minute clinical tutorial. The dissertation starts in the first teaching block (Sept-Dec) of the first year, but is paced to allow completion over 2 years..Online assessments occur twice a year in the January assessment period and the Summer assessment period. Check the University dates page for details.

Careers

This degree delivers core skills and knowledge related to the theory and practice of clinical neuropsychology. As such, it will support those with aspirations for further clinical training, such as clinical (neuro)psychology, or a career in clinical research. Our programmes also deliver training that will enhance your opportunities to gain employment within clinical environments.

All countries face healthcare challenges associated with brain injury and disease. Conditions such as stroke and dementia are common, and their prevalence is increasing as people live longer. The need for clinical neuropsychologists could not be greater. We offer professional training to clinicians within the UK. Excluding the dissertation, this programme offers the same levels of training that could help you to address those challenges in your country. The dissertation unit is new and specially designed for this degree in order to foster enhanced clinical skills. Online study enables you to remain with family and within employment while minimising costs associated with travel to and accommodation within the UK.