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MSc Clinical Paediatric Neuropsychology

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

The Clinical Paediatric Neuropsychology MSc is currently the only paediatric programme in the UK that is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and students who successfully complete the programme are deemed to have met the requirements of the Knowledge and Research dimensions of the BPS Training in Clinical Neuropsychology (TiCN).

You will develop an understanding of the techniques, methods and contemporary findings in the field. You will be trained to interpret clinical case presentations within the context of current scientific findings of developmental brain-behaviour relationships and gain knowledge of the major professional, ethical and service delivery issues in assessment and rehabilitative work.

Who this course is for

The clinical route is open to qualified clinical and educational psychologists on the Health and Care Professions Council Register. Counselling Psychologists are encouraged to contact the Programme Directors to discuss an application.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to be qualified Clinical or Educational Psychologists as recognised by the Health and Care Professions Council. Qualified counselling psychologist applicants should contact the Programme to discuss eligibility.

Applicants with a Psychology BSc but who are not yet clinical or educational psychologists, or applicants who are internationally-qualified clinicians ineligible for HCPC registration should apply for Applied Paediatric Neuropsychology MSc.

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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

The programme satisfies the Knowledge dimension requirement of the TiCN, which facilitates formal qualification and professional registration in clinical paediatric neuropsychology in the UK. The Research dimension requirements may also be satisfied by the completion of this MSc.

Employability

The programme meets the requirements of the Knowledge dimension of Training in Clinical Neuropsychology (TiCN; both the BPS QiCN and non-BPS programmes), which confers eligibility for entry onto the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists. It may also meet the requirements of the Research dimension of these programmes; candidates are advised to speak with TiCN providers to confirm this.

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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