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

Programme overview

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited programme offered by the University of Bristol has run since 2010 and is delivered in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust, which includes a large regional neurosciences and major trauma centre. Our clinical programmes aim to engage and inspire clinicians to enhance their skills in Clinical Neuropsychology and support entry on to the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN). This diploma delivers either the adult or paediatric knowledge component of the competency requirements for advanced training in clinical neuropsychology.

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, online | Intake: January 2027 September 2027 January 2028 | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The 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.

Career pathways

All our programmes enhance clinical confidence and competency. This programme supports the 'knowledge component' required for entry to the BPS 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 your HCPC specialism is 'Counselling', you must demonstrate how you meet generic competencies in clinical neuropsychology. 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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