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MSc Applied Paediatric Neuropsychology

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    MSc 1 year full-time

Course Description

The Applied Paediatric Neuropsychology programme is designed to provide you with training in the various aspects of the science underpinning clinical paediatric neuropsychology practice. The programme is suitable for outstanding psychology postgraduates who are not yet qualified as clinical or educational psychologists but are motivated to study paediatric neuropsychology at this stage of their career, or for international clinicians not registered with the HCPC.

You will develop an understanding of the techniques, methods and contemporary findings of developmental cognitive neuroscience and learn how to interpret clinical case presentations within the context of the latest scientific findings of developmental brain-behaviour relationships. You will also gain knowledge of professional, ethical and service delivery issues in assessment and rehabilitative work.

Who this course is for

This programme is suitable for graduates or overseas professionals (without HCPC registration) who wish to pursue a research career in paediatric neuropsychology or to obtain scientific knowledge underpinning clinical paediatric neuropsychology prior to seeking qualifications that would enable them to pursue UK Training in Clinical Neuropsychology (TiCN).

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in psychology (equivalent to BPS accredited Honours degree or BPS conversion diploma) from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Students must obtain the BPS graduate basis for chartered membership (GBC). It is the responsibility of the student to show evidence of GBC before accepting a place on the programme.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

You can gain knowledge and possible experience administering and interpreting neuropsychological assessments, testing clinical groups, qualitative and quantitative data analysis (including neuroimaging and electrophysiology) and report writing. The programme gives you an excellent grounding to pursue a clinical or educational psychology doctorate, research assistant positions, or assistant psychology positions (particularly in neuropsychology services).

Employability

This programme aims to equip you with the skills needed for positions such as research assistants and assistant psychologists. It also contributes to preparation for PhDs and DClinPsych or DEdPsych qualifications, which in turn can lead to clinical psychologist, educational psychologist, or, with further training, neuropsychologist positions.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  Assessment of Neuropsychological Disorders and Their Functional Implications
  •  Advanced Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
  •  Infant and Neurodevelopmental Assessment
  •  Professional Issues for Paediatric Neuropsychologists
  •  Development of the Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Neural Systems
  •  Development Disorders and Neuropsychological Profiles
  •  Developing Clinical Formulations and Interventions
  •  Introduction to Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
  •  Paediatric Neuropsychology Research Project

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.

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