MSc Clinical Neuropsychology at Canterbury Christ Church University

Programme overview

Study MSc Clinical Neuropsychology at Canterbury Christ Church University and gain the final component required for eligibility to apply to register on the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN). This part-time, fully online programme is designed for HCPC-registered practitioner psychologists who have already completed a BPS-recognised 'knowledge component' and have demonstrated research competence. The course offers two pathways: a two-year, 60 credit, part-time route with structured support in case log preparation and clinical study development, or a one-year advanced standing part-time route for qualified applicants with a sufficient amount of prior logged experience.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport | Department: Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year (Part-time); 2 years (Part-time) | Study mode: part-time | Intake: February 2027, August 2027, February 2028 | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop advanced clinical reasoning through case-based seminars and applied supervision. Apply neuropsychological theory and assessment techniques directly to professional practice. Core modules include Year 1: Clinical Neuropsychology Portfolio Preparation; Year 2: Foundations in Neuropsychology Practice, Advanced Clinical Neuropsychology Practice, Clinical Neuropsychology in Practice.

Career pathways

The course will improve your knowledge and skills and enhance your employment opportunities in clinical neuropsychology. Assuming the prerequisite knowledge and research competencies have been passed, this is the final stage of the pathway to the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN).

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Entry requirements

Interview. You must attend a successful interview and demonstrate: The ability to engage in reflective and ethical practice. Evidence of effective team-working skills. Sufficient readiness to undertake the course. Access to an appropriate range of clinical cases and supporting documentation, including: Clinical case logs. Supervision arrangements and supervision plan. A diverse range of relevant cases for training and assessment. English Language Requirements. As this is a professionally accredited healthcare programme, you must meet the HCPC minimum standards for English language proficiency. You can demonstrate this by: Meeting the required IELTS scores specified by the HCPC; or. Holding the professional qualification that first enabled them to practise in a country where English is the predominant language, in line with HCPC standards. Employment Requirements. You must be employed in a clinical service and/or private practice setting that provides clinical neuropsychological assessment and/or intervention/rehabilitation. Your role must be a minimum of 0.4 whole-time equivalent (WTE) and is required because: Teaching and learning activities are based on workplace application. Clinical casework forms the basis of course assessments.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,675 a year (2026/27). Part-time one-year route (February 2027 intake); a separate backdating fee of £610 and a reassessment fee of £700 are listed separately and excluded; overseas: N/A Source

Intake: February 2027, August 2027, February 2028

Duration: 1 year (Part-time); 2 years (Part-time)

Apply through the official page: https://studentrecords.canterbury.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=D02PPDPSYC002&code2=0001

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