PG Diploma (Postgraduate Diploma) Applied Neuropsychology at University of Bristol

Programme overview

This Diploma is delivered in partnership with North Bristol Trust, a regional department of the UK National Health Service (NHS). You will therefore learn about the theory and practice of clinical neuropsychology from experienced clinicians and gain a truly authentic understanding of clinical practice in the UK. Around 80% of our taught content is delivered by practising clinicians.

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

What you will study

This programme consists of five taught units: Applied Clinical Neuropsychology and Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment covers a range of common neuropsychological disorders and the principles of patient assessment and interpretation of neuropsychological tests (including change scores). Issues in Clinical Neuropsychology covers a range of issues frequently encountered in clinical neuropsychology. For example, pain and cognition, PTSD, performance validity testing and functional neurological disorders.

Career pathways

Knowledge and skills: This applied degree delivers core psychological and neuropsychological real world skills and knowledge related to the theory and practice of clinical neuropsychology. For example, understanding processes associated with patient referrals and the patient pathway.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in Psychology, or a closely related discipline such as Clinical Psychology or Neuroscience. OR For degrees in joint subjects, you will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent with at least 50% of your modules in psychology or related subjects across all years. You must also have achieved an overall mark of 60% or above or an international equivalent in your psychology modules. English language: profile level C.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 23,500 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

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

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