The MSc in Principles of Clinical Neuropsychology at Bangor University aims to provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge in the following areas relevant to clinical neuropsychology:
- Neuropsychological theory and evidence from clinical and experimental studies
- Neuropsychological disorders, including their basis in neuroanatomy and neuropathology, and their impact on individuals and families
- Neuropsychological assessment
- Neuropsychological rehabilitation
- Research Methods
- Conducting neuropsychological research.
The course will be of interest to graduates in psychology or closely-related disciplines, and to established health professionals with appropriate clinical qualifications and relevant experience.
How the course can further your career progression
This course of study can serve as a basis for research, clinical training, or professional practice in this area. On successful completion of the course, students will be well-equipped to undertake further postgraduate study leading to a PhD, or to work in neuropsychological research. The course is validated by the ESRC as providing an appropriate MasterÕs level research training within the 1 + 3 PhD model .
The course provides an excellent basis for seeking employment in health care, for example as an assistant psychologist or rehabilitation assistant, and for progressing to professional training, for example in clinical psychology or related areas. Established health professionals taking the course will find that it provides a valuable opportunity for continuing professional development, which may contribute to future career progression.
About the School of Psychology
The School employs a full-time patientÊco-ordinator, who attends ward rounds, identifies patients appropriate for research, and organises their participation in the research carried out in the School. A neurological patient research panel has been developed in collaboration with the National Health Service (NHS), to allow for the careful testing and comparison of neurological patient groups, and to understand the patterns of deficits and preserved performance which characterize these groups.
The neurological patient panel supplements our student and community human participant panels. These clinical connections produce tremendous opportunities for clinical neuropsychology research, as well as for collaboration within the NHS. There are opportunities for research in various aspects of neuropsychological rehabilitation, including cognitive rehabilitation, compensatory techniques for visual neglect and psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation. We have an extensive library of neuropsychological tests and related measures, and we use a wide range of the latest techniques for understandingÊbrain-behaviourÊrelationships, including functional brain mapping withÊevent relatedÊpotentials (ERP), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
The School is equipped with a range of specialist laboratories: computer-controlled reaction time experiments; the online measurement ofÊhumanÊeye, limb, and hand movements, andÊand aÊrecently-aquiredÊT fMRI machine for localizing cognitive activity within the brain. The School supports the practical implementation of research findings to improve patient care by hosting groups such as the Dementia Services Development Centre Wales.
The School has a vibrant, diverse postgraduate community. Students on our MSc programmes are drawn from a range of backgrounds and nationalities. The School is known for its friendly and informal atmosphere, which combined with excellent facilities helps to ensure that studying here is a pleasant and enjoyable experience.
