Applied Neuropsychology

Key facts * MSc (Med Sci): 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

* PgDip9 months full-time; 18 months part-time
* Contact:Ms Anne Lambie
email:Anne.Lambie@glasgow.ac.uk

Why Glasgow?

* The programme has been developed in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland and offers specialist knowledge for clinical psychologists working in the area of clinical neuropsychology.

* The University has a strong tradition of research in clinical neuroscience and neuropsychology.

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 methods
* Neuroscience
* Epilepsy, seizure and sleep disorders
* Acquired brain injury and disorders of memory, attention and executive functioning
* Degenerative conditions
* Stroke and disorders of perception, language, praxis and calculation
* Paediatric neurology and neuropsychology.

Plus a research project for MSc students.

This programme is open to applicants who have trained in clinical psychology outside of the UK, do not have a BPS Statement of Equivalence in Clinical Psychology and are not registered with the UK Health Professions Council. UK-qualified clinical psychologists should apply for the MSc/PgDip in Clinical Neuropsychology.You are required to provide two references and a full degree transcript with your application.Further information regarding academic entry requirements:student.recruitment@glasgow.ac.uk English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL iBT® test: 92 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.