Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology

Bournemouth University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year PsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

A course with diverse modules, focusing on the normal and abnormal changes that occur in the human brain from childhood through to adulthood through to old age.

Why study MSc Clinical and Developmental Neuropsychology at BU?

  • Benefit from the expert knowledge of our academics who conduct cutting-edge research in rare cognitive neuropsychological disorders as well as more common clinical and neuropsychological conditions

  • Study a variety of modules ranging from diagnostic assessments and treatments of patients with brain injury to units on neural and cognitive development in childhood, including atypical developments like dyslexia, autism and ADHD

  • Learn transferable skills such as interpreting, presenting and writing research as well as writing specific research and grant proposals

  • Apply for a highly-competitive placement, which will take place in either a specialist education or clinical setting, and gain valuable experience learning from professionals working in these fields

  • Gain a unique and relevant qualification if you wish to become a researcher in this area and/or seek further professional development

  • Opportunity to work with the Psychology Research Group at BU, offering invaluable experience for those wanting to do PhD-level research.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Poole

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2229 Therapy professionals
    2225 Clinical psychologists
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals
    2323 Education advisers and school inspectors
    2226 Other psychologists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy