Clinical Neurology

Students will study at the world-renowned Queen Square, and will be taught by internationally recognised experts in the field. Students have the opportunity to interact freely with our neurologists, and undertake a specialist attachment during the second six months of their programme.

Students gain knowledge of the clinical features and scientific basis of the following neurological areas and disorders: nerve and muscle; epilepsy; pain; movement disorders and Parkinson's Disease; neuro-otology and neuro-ophthalmology; stroke; neuropsychiatry and cognition; infections of the nervous system; multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology; autonomic function and neuro-urology; neuro-oncology and ITU neurology.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (105 credits), one optional module and a research project (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (full-time six months is offered).

Core modules

• Epilepsy, Pain, Tumours and Special Senses
• Motor Systems and Disease
• Higher Functions of the Brain
• Practical Neurology
• Theoretical Neurology

Optional modules include

• Students can choose one 15-credit module from the available options below:

• Clinical Neuroscience of Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Skeletal Muscle and Associated Diseases
• Peripheral Nerves and Associated Diseases
• Clinical Manifestations of Stroke
• Treatment (HASU and Service Delivery)
• Neurorehabilitation

Dissertation/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project, which takes the form of a scientific investigation and culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through lectures, seminars, clinical teaching (including outpatients, inpatients, workshops, training for history taking and clinical examination and case demonstrations). Assessment is through written examination, MCQ, short case clinical examination, viva voce, continuous assessment and the research dissertation.

Placement

Students are offered the opportunity to undertake a clinical attachment with one or two consultants at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery from April to September each year.

A UK medical degree (MBBS) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. Applicants must hold registration with the UK General Medical Council (GMC), or be fully registered in their home country, and have at least two years of postgraduate experience in clinical medicine, at least six months of which is neurology.