MSc(MedSci) Clinical Neuropsychology at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A programme for clinical psychologists, developed with NHS Education for Scotland, giving specialist knowledge in clinical neuropsychology; completion leads to entry to the British Psychological Society Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Eight courses in two-week teaching blocks (Acquired Brain Injury, Clinical Neuropsychology Practice, Context and Perspectives, Degenerative Conditions, Epilepsy/Seizure/Sleep Disorders, Neurosciences, Paediatric Neurological Conditions, Professional Issues and Research Design, Stroke), plus a research project for MSc students.

Career pathways

NHS roles including clinical psychologist, clinical teacher, neuropsychologist and senior clinical psychologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) or Doctorate of Counselling Psychology from the UK meeting HCPC registration requirements (non-UK clinical psychology qualifications are assessed individually); work experience as a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist is required. Counselling Psychology applicants complete the Admissions of Counselling Psychologists form. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (or equivalent: TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic test-centre 65 overall with no component below 60 except Speaking 65). Tests must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027-28). Home & RUK full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 31,515 a year (2027-28). International & EU full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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