Applied Neuropsychology (PG Diploma)

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 Neuroscience, or Clinical Psychology.

OR

If you have studied a joint degree, you will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent, with at least half of your degree content in psychology. Example of relevant modules might include Brain and Behaviour, Psychobiology, Neuropsychology, Neuroscience of Behaviour. You also need to have scored 60% or higher overall (or international equivalent) in your psychology content.

If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications:

• evidence of significant, relevant work experience such as assistant psychology posts, healthcare work in mental health, older adult service, learning difficulty services, head injury, or rehabilitation services.
• a relevant postgraduate qualification in Psychology, or a closely related discipline such as Neuroscience, or Clinical Psychology

Specific module requirements would still apply.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Neuropsychology is the science linking the functioning of the brain with cognitive and emotional experience and behaviour. Neuropsychology represents the interface between the biological, psychological and social facets of human behaviour.

This course is delivered in partnership with North Bristol NHS Trust. As a course team we are passionate about neuropsychology and its application to society to improve the well-being and quality of life of those affected by damage, disease or dysfunction affecting the brain.

The taught content of the Diploma is identical to the taught content we provide when training qualified clinical psychologists to specialise in clinical neuropsychology. The programme therefore covers core content dictated by the British Psychological Society and delivers an authentic reflection of clinical practice.

While this programme is not formally accredited by the BPS, if you complete the Diploma and go on to study a BPS-accredited doctorate in clinical psychology or counselling psychology, your Diploma could be retrospectively recognised as meeting one of the key professional requirements for entry to the BPS Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Should you wish to become a qualified clinical neuropsychologist, this could save around two years study time and cost of paying for a BPS-accredited Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology.

On the Diploma you will learn about a range of neuropsychological disorders and pathologies, as well as focusing on principles of assessment, formulation and rehabilitation. We also cover neuroanatomy, neuroscience methods and theories of brain function.

Around 80% of our taught content is delivered by practising clinicians, and you will also receive weekly clinical tutorials (during term) that allow you to discuss different aspects of programme content and help prepare you for a range of different career options. This programme is suitable for those looking to pursue a research career, professional positions (e.g. Assistant Psychologist) or further clinical training (such as a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology). Please see the Neuropsychology programme web page for more information

There is also an online version of this programme for international students wishing to study from their home country.

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Fees and funding

For further information on potential sources of funding please check the University of Bristol website which includes an online funding search tool. For UK students undertaking postgraduate programmes, there is a scholarship award available from the Grundy Educational Trust.

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.