Entry requirementsEntry UK applicants should normally have a BPS-accredited first degree or a conversion degree in Psychology, usually with a 2:1 or equivalent. Applicants with degrees of an equivalent standard in a closely-related discipline, including qualified health professionals (e.g. clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists) who have relevant clinical experience, will also be considered. International applicants will be given individual consideration.
Academic titleMSc Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology
Course descriptionThe School of Psychology at the University of Wales, Bangor is one of the top seven 5*A departments in UK Psychology and offers modern degree programmes, which are fully BPS accredited. The School has achieved the highest possible ratings in terms of both research and teaching performance and has invested extensively in a modern teaching, learning and research environment, including brain imaging (MRI) technology. Students have access to state-of-the-art research and computing facilities and the opportunity to study under world-renowned academic staff. The School also boasts a number of prestigious research centres including the Wolfson Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, The Centre for Experimental Consumer Psychology and the Bangor Centre for Developmental Disabilities which, as well as being in the vanguard of academic research in these fields, offer students unique opportunities for project work covering important theoretical and practical elements.
Course Description
The MSc in Foundations of Clinical Neuropsychology is designed to provide students with a strong knowledge-base in clinical neuropsychology as a basis for research, clinical training, or professional practice in this area.
Content and Structure
This course consists of taught and research components that run concurrently. The taught component comprises the following modules which are split between clinical topics and clinical research skills:
Semester I
* Research Proposal I
* Issues in Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
* Clinical Neuropsychology
* Behavioural Neurology
Semester II
* Research Proposal II
* Advanced Statistics
* Communicating Research in Psychology
* Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation
Semester III
* Research Thesis – a report of up to 10,000 words presenting your individual research project conducted on a topic relevant to clinical neuropsychology.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The curriculum is designed to extend your current knowledge of neuropsychology and develop skills that are valuable in psychological research. Teaching occurs via lectures, colloquium presentations, and seminar-style work with your thesis supervisor. Assessment methods include written exams, essays, oral presentations and the research thesis.
All courses are taught by experts in the field, and some sessions will be taught by practising clinical neuropsychologists. Theses are guided by academic staff in their areas of expertise.
Careers
This course could enable you to develop your career in a number of ways. Students may opt to go onto further postgraduate study leading to a PhD, or apply for professional training in clinical psychology, or seek employment as an assistant psychologist or rehabilitation assistant in order to gain practical clinical experience before applying for further training. For qualified health professionals, the course offers an exciting opportunity for continuing professional development.