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Programme code | 7PSYC015T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Certificate |
Programme director(s) |
Kit Pleydell-Pearce
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Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
School/department | School of Psychological Science |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Accrediting types: |
Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). (http://www.bps.org.uk/) |
Mode of study | Part Time |
Programme length | 2 years (part time) |
This programme delivers the equivalent of the Practice Dimension of the British Psychological Society Division of Neuropsychology, providing a gateway to entry onto the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (as equivalent to the QiCN). In summary successful students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
1. The relationship between neurological conditions and cognitive and behavioural functioning.
2. Issues related to assessment, rehabilitation and recovery of patients with neurological conditions.
3. The evidence base for contemporary clinical practice in neuropsychology and related fields.
4. The application of neuropsychological knowledge within a clinical context.
5. Students will demonstrate clinical skills meeting the BPS requirements equivalent to the QiCN Practice Dimension.
This PG Certificate assesses competence equivalent to the QiCN Practice Dimension under a 10 credit unit, PSYCM0069 Case Study, together with a 60 credit unit PSYCM0057 which involves a further 5 cases. Students which have already completed one case study (e.g. UoB students who have completed PSYCM0035) will be exempt from PSYCM0069. Assessment includes submission of 6x 4000 word case reports in BPS approved format, submission of case log and submission log. Final assessment is via viva conducted by 2 members of the UK Specialist Register of Neuropsychology and their assessment is on the basis of a formal report delivered to the candidate and to the BPS.
Full details of the Practice Dimension assessment can be found at:
http://www.bps.org.uk/system/files/Public%20files/Quals/QICN/qicn_candidate_handbook.pdf
Specific BPS requirements for this Certificate are presented below. Normal UoB policy will apply regarding penalties for overlength or late submission.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Seminars requiring prior reading and student preparation. Class led individual work with computer workstations and student led seminars. Exercises designed to enhance engagement with application of theoretical principles. Contribution to a course e-learning website as a repository and shared learning resource. Oral presentations within seminars to specialist and multiprofessional audiences. Fielding questions and challenges from audience. |
Methods of Assessment | |
Pass mark: 50% overall. Please note: While the viva that examines candidate clinical case portfolio is based upon the nature of submitted content, a viva can probe any aspect of candidate knowledge stemming either from their clinical experience, or, from their knowledge acquired on the basis of the BPS accredited knowledge dimension. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Virtually all teaching will be via distance learning given that most clinicians taking this unit will be distributed across the UK and professional commitments will mean that regular travel to Bristol is infeasible. Teaching will include regular group sessions with other clinicians seeking the QiCN practice dimension in which generic and some specific clinical practice issues will be explored. There will be focused discussions of how to handle the demands of a viva examination and indications of what to expect in these examinations. There will be sessions dedicated to the writing and construction of case reports in QiCN format. Where relevant clinicians will have 1:1 sessions with clinical tutors in order to discuss specific aspects of their own developing QiCN practice portfolio. |
Methods of Assessment | |
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Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning and Teaching Methods |
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Practical application of knowledge in NHS context. Presenting material to peers in the neuroscience community, allied health professionals and support workers. Exercises in communicating information in different forms to different audiences through seminars and report writing. Report writing workshops, clinical skills workshops. |
Methods of Assessment | |
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Statement of expectations from the students at each level of the programme as it/they develop year on year.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students must demonstrate an acceptable level of knowledge concerning clinical neuropsychology and cognitive assessment principles. In particular they must meet requirements for the BPS in submission of an appropriate clinical portfolio. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students must demonstrate a detailed knowledge of clinical neuropsychology from a theoretical and practical perspective. Students must be able to defend and explain their clinical practice skills within a viva. |
The intended learning outcome mapping document shows which mandatory units contribute towards each programme intended learning outcome.
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
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Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Clinical Practice Dissertation | PSYCM0057 | 60 | Optional | AYEAR |
Case Study | PSYCM0069 | 10 | Optional | TB-4 |
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Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Clinical Practice Project | PSYCM0077 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology Practice | 60 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds. An exit award with Merit or Distinction may be permitted where students are prevented by exceptional circumstances from completing the intended award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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