Applied Neuropsychology

University of Glasgow
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 24 Months

About this course

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.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Glasgow

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc (MedSci)

    Location: Glasgow

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    24 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate