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MSc Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This MSc program provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between brain development, function, and behavior. Students will learn about the neural mechanisms underlying cognition, emotion, and behavior, as well as how these processes change across the lifespan. The course will cover both clinical and developmental neuropsychology, providing a holistic view of the field. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical workshops and research projects, equipping them with the skills to become future leaders in the field.

Additional Information

This program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in clinical or developmental neuropsychology. It is suitable for those who have completed an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field and want to further their knowledge and skills in this area. The course will provide students with the opportunity to work with experienced researchers and gain valuable experience through practical projects.

Why Choose Bournemouth University for Your MSc in Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology?

Bournemouth University is one of the leading institutions for clinical and developmental neuropsychology research in the UK. Our researchers are at the forefront of their field, and our state-of-the-art facilities provide students with the perfect environment to learn and conduct cutting-edge research. By studying here, students will gain access to some of the best minds and resources in the field, setting them up for success in their future careers.

Why You Should Study This Course

  • Benefit from the expert knowledge of our academics, which 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 actions 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 special 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 seek further professional development  

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

General Eligibility

The standard requirements for embarking upon this degree are:

  • A bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2, or equivalent in a required subject.

  • Required subjects include Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Statistics.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Core Units
  • Ageing & Neurodegenerative Disorders: Cognitive abilities rise steeply from infancy to young adulthood and then either maintain or decline in old age, depending on ability. This unit will focus on the mechanisms that underpin these changes and explore illnesses that usually develop in later life (e.g., dementia, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease).

  • Advanced Research Methods: The unit covers a range of research methods and tools for conducting advanced-level research and describes the intricacies of experimental design in such contexts. The team aims to prepare students for independent research using advanced techniques. 

  • Clinical & Cognitive Neuropsychology: This unit explores the diagnostic assessment and treatment of patients with brain injury or neurocognitive deficits. You will gain an in-depth understanding of neurological injury, the use of neuropsychological tests to accurately assess cognitive deficits, and the management, treatment, and rehabilitation of brain-injured and cognitively impaired patients. At the end of the unit, you'll have advanced knowledge of how patient studies can inform our understanding of cognition.

  • Neurodevelopmental Diversity: This unit explores typical neural and cognitive development in childhood and looks at several cases of atypical development (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, and autism). You will learn more about adapting environments for people with developmental conditions and related careers from professionals working in this field.

  • Advanced Statistics: You will learn and apply various statistical techniques for analyzing psychological research data. These advanced techniques are not covered at the undergraduate level, but they build on statistical knowledge you should have acquired in your undergraduate course. 

  • Critical Transferable Skills – Presentation & Scientific Writing: In this unit, you'll gain essential skills for interpreting, presenting, and writing research. Topics include writing research and grant proposals, presentations, and developing advanced writing skills.

  • Research Project: You'll get to choose from a set of research projects provided by our teaching staff. You will then be responsible for delivering an in-depth literature review and designing an experiment to address the research question. In addition, you will be expected to collect and analyze data and be asked to give a submission-ready write-up of the project. Supervision for the research project will be provided in weekly meetings.

2 Placement

You can undertake a minimum 12-week work and research placement during semester one, pending availability in clinical or research settings, providing an opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge and skills in the workplace. Orders will be allocated during Semester 1 on a competitive basis.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

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