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University of Glasgow: Clinical Neuropsychology
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health & Wellbeing |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Designed for those who are eligible for registration in the UK's Health Professions Council as a clinical psychologist.
- Developed in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland and offers specialist knowledge for clinical psychologists and other healthcare professionals working in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society Division of Neuropsychology and provides the underpinning knowledge component of the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN).
- Strong tradition of research in clinical neuroscience and clinical 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. Easy to get to by bus and car.
The majority of students on this programme are clinical psychologists working in the NHS and most complete their programme working part-time over two years, although a small number complete all the teaching blocks in one year.
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
- ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY AND CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE
- CONTEXT AND PERSPECTIVES IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- DEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS AND CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- EPILEPSY, SEIZURE AND SLEEP DISORDERS AND CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- NEUROSCIENCES FOR CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- PROFESSIONAL ISSUES AND RESEARCH DESIGN IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
- STROKE AND CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Plus a research project for MSc students.
Completion of this programme leads to entry to the British Psychological Society Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.
Previous students have taken up a variety of roles across the UK within the NHS, for instance clinical psychologist, clinical teacher, neuropsychologist and senior clinical psychologist.
MSc (Med Sci)
PgDip
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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