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Programme code | 7PSYC009T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Diploma |
Programme director(s) |
Kit Pleydell-Pearce Academic Director
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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 |
Mode of study | Full or Part Time |
Programme length |
1 years (full time)
2 years (part time) |
This section sets out why studying this programme is important, both in terms of inspiring you as an individual and in considering the challenges we face. It describes how this degree programme contributes to:
This programme is available to students in the UK and as a distance learning option for non-residents of the UK.
The taught content of this Diploma is identical to the taught content we provide when training Clinical Psychologists in the UK who wish to specialise in Clinical Neuropsychology. The course therefore delivers an authentic reflection of clinical practice and issues. You will learn about a range of neuropsychological disorders and pathologies as well as focusing on principles of assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. The Diploma covers syllabus material that is equivalent to the requirements of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN).
Around 80% of our taught content is delivered by clinicians from the UK National Health Service and we teach a large range of clinical skills which will support those who wish to have a career working with patients or conducting patient research in Neuropsychology. In addition, the course provides teaching from allied medical professions in order to demonstrate the role that Neuropsychology plays within wider healthcare systems and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. This practical insight is coupled with study of the techniques, tests and theory that inform clinical practice so that our students are able to question and evaluate evidence-based practice.
This programme aims to develop the student's 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.
The learning outcome statements shown below for your programme have been developed with reference to relevant national subject benchmarks (where they exist), national qualification descriptors (see the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) and professional body requirements.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies are listed to show how you will be able to achieve and demonstrate the learning outcomes.
This programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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(1) Formal Lectures (2) Formal Tutorials (3) Informal Tutorials (4) Formal group discussions and mandatory assessed presentations (5) Clinical case reviews (mandatory presentations) (6) Large e-learning component – all lectures are broadcast live over the Internet and can be replayed at any time by course members (7) Tutorials and talks are organised both in terms of face to face meetings/teaching sessions and via tutorials provided over the Internet (8) Aspects of our assessment also support knowledge and these include separate assessed presentations examining knowledge of (1) Theory; (2) Clinical Practice. The majority of those taking the degree are postdoctoral medical specialists and thus the learning environment is enhanced by encouraging (formally) group discussions so that expertise can be derived from fellow course members as well as from academics and clinicians teaching on the course. (9) Seminars/presentations requiring prior reading and student preparation |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
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Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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(1) Formal Lectures (2) Formal Tutorials (3) Informal Tutorials (4) Formal group discussions and mandatory assessed presentations (5) Clinical case reviews (mandatory presentations) (6) Large e-learning component – all lectures are broadcast live over the Internet and can be replayed at any time by course members (7) Tutorials and talks are organised both in terms of face to face meetings/teaching sessions and via tutorials provided over the Internet (8) Aspects of our assessment also support knowledge and these include separate assessed presentations examining knowledge of (1) Theory; (2) Clinical Practice. The majority of those taking the degree are postdoctoral medical specialists and thus the learning environment is enhanced by encouraging (formally) group discussions so that expertise can be derived from fellow course members as well as from academics and clinicians teaching on the course. (9) Seminars/presentations requiring prior reading and student preparation |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
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Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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(1) Formal Lectures (2) Formal Tutorials (3) Informal Tutorials (4) Formal group discussions and mandatory assessed presentations (5) Clinical case reviews (mandatory presentations) (6) Large e-learning component – all lectures are broadcast live over the Internet and can be replayed at any time by course members (7) Tutorials and talks are organised both in terms of face to face meetings/teaching sessions and via tutorials provided over the Internet (8) Aspects of our assessment also support knowledge and these include separate assessed presentations examining knowledge of (1) Theory; (2) Clinical Practice. The majority of those taking the degree are postdoctoral medical specialists and thus the learning environment is enhanced by encouraging (formally) group discussions so that expertise can be derived from fellow course members as well as from academics and clinicians teaching on the course. (9) Seminars/presentations requiring prior reading and student preparation |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
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This section describes what is expected from you at each level of your programme. This illustrates increasing intellectual standards as you progress through the programme. These levels are mapped against the national level descriptors published by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Level C/4 - Certificate |
Not Applicable |
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Level I/5 - Intermediate |
Not Applicable |
Level H/6 - Honours |
Not Applicable |
Level M/7 - Masters |
Not Applicable |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students must demonstrate an acceptable level of knowledge concerning clinical neuropsychology and cognitive assessment principles. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students must demonstrate a detailed knowledge of clinical neuropsychology from a theoretical and practical perspective. Broader understanding of the neurosciences context will also be expected at this level. Student will be expected to apply knowledge to assessment and treatment challenges in a clinical context. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
Not Applicable |
Level D/8 - Doctoral |
Not Applicable |
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.
For further details please contact Dr Christopher (Kit) Pleydell-Pearce, School of Psychological Science. Tel 0117 546838, c.pleydell-pearce@bristol.ac.uk.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Functional Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience Methods and Issues in Neuropsychology | PSYCM0034 | 30 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Applied Clinical Neuropsychology and Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment | PSYCM0045 | 30 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Development and Rehabilitation | PSYCM0027 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Theoretical and Clinical Neuropsychology. | PSYCM0067 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
Evidence Based Neuropsychology | PSYCM0068 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Case Study | PSYCM0069 | 10 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Neuropsychology | 120 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7 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.
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 7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level 7.
Students take these units over two years. The combination of units students take each year varies depending on which year they enter the programme.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Applied Clinical Neuropsychology and Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment | PSYCM0045 | 30 | Optional | TB-1 |
Functional Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience Methods and Issues in Neuropsychology | PSYCM0034 | 30 | Optional | TB-1 |
Development and Rehabilitation | PSYCM0027 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Theoretical and Clinical Neuropsychology. | PSYCM0067 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Evidence Based Neuropsychology | PSYCM0068 | 10 | Optional | AYEAR |
Postgraduate Certificate | 60 |
Students take these units over two years. The combination of units students take each year varies depending on which year they enter the programme.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Applied Clinical Neuropsychology and Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment | PSYCM0045 | 30 | Optional | TB-1 |
Functional Neuroanatomy, Neuroscience Methods and Issues in Neuropsychology | PSYCM0034 | 30 | Optional | TB-1 |
Issues in Neuropsychology | PSYCM0093 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Neurorehabilitation and Multidisciplinary Approaches within Clinical Psychology | PSYCM0095 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Theoretical Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Methods | PSYCM0094 | 30 | Optional | TB-2 |
Evidence Based Neuropsychology and Case Study | PSYCM0092 | 20 | Optional | AYEAR,TB-4 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Neuropsychology | 60 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7 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.
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 7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level 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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