Applied Neuropsychology

This Masters programme in Applied Neuropsychology is designed for those who have qualified in clinical psychology overseas, and wish to continue studying mental health.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

- Top 10 in the UK for Psychology (Complete University Guide 2021).

- Developed in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland and offers specialist knowledge for clinical psychologists working in the area of clinical neuropsychology.

- Strong tradition of research in clinical neuroscience and neuropsychology, making it the perfect place to study Applied Neuropsychology.

Main Campus Location:
The main location of this programme is at Gartnavel Hospital in the West of Glasgow, not far from the bustling West End and Gilmorehill Campus.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The majority of students on this programme come to Glasgow for a full year of study. This will provide you with the opportunity to carry out a research project which will usually be based in one of our research groups.

All our lectures are given by subject specialists, including clinical academics at the University as well as many other specialists from around the UK and occasionally internationally.
You will take a total of eight courses, arranged into blocks of teaching. Each teaching block lasts two weeks and covers two courses.

Courses
CONTEXT AND PERSPECTIVES IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES AND RESEARCH DESIGN IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
NEUROSCIENCES FOR CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
EPILEPSY, SEIZURE AND SLEEP DISORDERS AND CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY AND CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
DEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS AND CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
STROKE AND CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY

There will also be a research project for MSc students.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Previous students have gained specialised senior roles in Western and Eastern European countries.

These have been in NGOs and state agencies specialising in brain injury services.

Graduates work in roles such as Senior Assistant Clinical Psychologist and Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist.

There is also the option to progress on to PhD research.