Clinical Neuropsychology

Neuropsychology is the science linking the functioning of the brain with cognitive and emotional experience and behaviour. As a clinical practice, neuropsychology is concerned with the assessment, formulation and rehabilitation of people with damage, disease or dysfunction affecting the brain. Join the Clinical Neuropsychology program from University of Bristol.

This BPS accredited program 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. Almost all clinicians opt to take this program part time although full time study is available. Our clinical programs aim to engage and inspire clinicians to enhance their skills in Clinical Neuropsychology and support entry on to the British Psychological Society's (BPS) Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists. This diploma is accredited by BPS Division of Neuropsychology and delivers the adult knowledge component of the competency requirements for advanced training in clinical neuropsychology.

Around 80% of the taught content is delivered by practising clinicians. We promote a biopsychosocial scientist-practitioner approach and strongly advocate for neuropsychological research to be relevant and applicable to patient care, and for clinical practice to be underpinned by a thorough and ongoing engagement with scientific research/evidence.

The Clinical Neuropsychology program is largely online and can be taken from home or work. In-person attendance at teaching weeks (two per year for part-time study) is encouraged but is not mandatory and this flexibility suits those with busy professional lives, family responsibilities, disability and other factors impacting on travel to Bristol.

Career prospects

All our programs enhance clinical confidence and competency. This program supports the 'knowledge component' required for entry to the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN). Those interested in this program may also be interested in our MSc in Clinical Neuropsychology which delivers both the knowledge component and 'practice component' required for entry to SRCN within a single degree. Alternatively, after completing this diploma, you might be interested in our Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology Practice which delivers the practice component within a single degree.

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Courses included:

• Development and Rehabilitation

• Theoretical and Clinical Neuropsychology

• Applied Clinical Neuropsychology and Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment

• Evidence Based Neuropsychology

• Applied Clinical Neuropsychology and Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment