MSc Clinical Neuropsychology at University of Bristol

Programme overview

This professional programme is designed for Health and Care Professions Council registered Practitioner Psychologists who work in the UK. The programme is delivered in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust, which includes a large regional neurosciences and major trauma centre. Our professional programmes in Clinical Neuropsychology enhance your knowledge, skills and neuropsychological competencies, helping you to support those living with damage, disease or dysfunction affecting the brain and support your entry onto the British Psychological Society's (BPS) Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN).

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Department: School of Psychology and Neuroscience | Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time, Three years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online | Intake: January 2027 September 2027 January 2028 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme meets the requirements for entrance to the SRCN as it consists of two BPS accredited components: the knowledge component (five units of taught content) the clinical practice component. Taught content includes the following units. There is a distinct adult versus paediatric pathway for each unit.

Career pathways

This programme is designed for anyone who wants to gain and demonstrate the UK's highest level of competence in professional clinical neuropsychology. The MSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society and successful completion provides both the knowledge and practice competencies required for entry on to the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN).

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Application information

Entry requirements

You must be a practicing clinical psychologist who works in the UK and have a Doctoral degree in a psychology subject. You must also be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner with a specialism of 'Clinical' or 'Counselling'. In addition: If you completed your Doctorate more than eight years ago, you must demonstrate how you meet the research competencies requirement for the programme. English language: profile level C.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,700 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: January 2027 September 2027 January 2028

Duration: One year full-time, Two years part-time, Three years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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