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University of Bristol: Clinical Neuropsychology
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Experimental Psychology |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| psychology-pg-admissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 928 8452 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This BPS accredited programme offered by the University of Bristol has run since 2010 and is delivered in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust, which includes a large regional neurosciences and major trauma centre. Almost all clinicians opt to take this programme part time although full time study is available. Our clinical programmes aim to engage and inspire clinicians to enhance their skills in Clinical Neuropsychology and support entry on to the British Psychological Society's (BPS) Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN). This diploma is accredited by BPS Division of Neuropsychology and delivers the adult knowledge component of the competency requirements for advanced training in clinical neuropsychology.
Around 80% of the taught content is delivered by practising clinicians. We promote a biopsychosocial scientist-practitioner approach and strongly advocate for neuropsychological research to be relevant and applicable to patient care, and for clinical practice to be underpinned by a thorough and ongoing engagement with scientific research/evidence.
The programme is largely online and can be taken from home or work. In-person attendance at teaching weeks (two per year for part-time study) is encouraged but is not mandatory and this flexibility suits those with busy professional lives, family responsibilities, disability and other factors impacting on travel to Bristol. Lectures are recorded and can be watched live or whenever is convenient, and exams/timed assessment will be held online. Please see the Neuropsychology programme web page for more information.
If you are interested in this course because you want to enter the SRCN, then you will also need to complete the practice component (e.g. our Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology Practice).
Acceptance on that certificate requires evidence of research competencies meeting standards and requirements for entry to the SRCN. Completion of a BPS accredited doctorate in clinical psychology or counselling psychology within 8 years of starting the practice component meets research competency requirements. Applicants with non-doctoral backgrounds might include forensic psychologists, health psychologists, some counselling psychologists or some practitioner psychologist members of HCPC with international training backgrounds.
If you wish to determine whether your existing research competencies are sufficient for SRCN please contact the team at: postgrad-psychology@bristol.ac.uk.
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner with a specialism as 'Clinical' or 'Counselling'. If you have a 'Forensic' or 'Health' specialism then these will be considered on a case-by-case basis due to upcoming changes that may broaden access to training. In addition, applicants with a 'Counselling' specialism must demonstrate Generic Competencies in Clinical Neuropsychology. You must submit all required documents as detailed in the programmes Admissions Statement to be considered for review. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| EU | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner with a specialism as 'Clinical' or 'Counselling'. If you have a 'Forensic' or 'Health' specialism then these will be considered on a case-by-case basis due to upcoming changes that may broaden access to training. In addition, applicants with a 'Counselling' specialism must demonstrate Generic Competencies in Clinical Neuropsychology. You must submit all required documents as detailed in the programmes Admissions Statement to be considered for review. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| EU | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner with a specialism as 'Clinical' or 'Counselling'. If you have a 'Forensic' or 'Health' specialism then these will be considered on a case-by-case basis due to upcoming changes that may broaden access to training. In addition, applicants with a 'Counselling' specialism must demonstrate Generic Competencies in Clinical Neuropsychology. You must submit all required documents as detailed in the programmes Admissions Statement to be considered for review. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 11300 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 22000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner with a specialism as 'Clinical' or 'Counselling'. If you have a 'Forensic' or 'Health' specialism then these will be considered on a case-by-case basis due to upcoming changes that may broaden access to training. In addition, applicants with a 'Counselling' specialism must demonstrate Generic Competencies in Clinical Neuropsychology. You must submit all required documents as detailed in the programmes Admissions Statement to be considered for review. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 5650 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 5650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5650 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5650 GBP for Year 1 |
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