Neuropsychology BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate

In Preston

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Preston

How does the brain control our behaviour? How do brain disorders affect us? What about drugs…? If you want to specialise in physiological psychology, this is the course for you. It will prepare you for a career working with people with a range of needs - neurodegenerative diseases, tumours, strokes, traumatic brain injuries… For the first two years, you’ll study core areas of the British Psychological Society’s curriculum on this accredited course, with a specialist Techniques in Biopsychology module in Year 2. In Year 3, you’ll develop your neuropsychological skills further by choosing from topic and project options including biological treatments in neuropsychological disorders and techniques and brain, treatments and behaviour.  

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Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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University Of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry Requirements 2017/18 112 -128 at A2; General Studies accepted 
BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction, Merit Merit - Distinction, Distinction, Merit
BTEC Diploma: Distinction* Distinction *
Pass Access to HE with 112 - 128 UCAS Points
Pass International Baccalaureate Diploma and obtain 112 - 128 UCAS Points
IELTS 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5
5 GCSE's at grade C including...

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Project

Course programme

Course at a Glance Year 1

  • Methods and Practice of Psychological Inquiry
  • Introduction to Developmental and Social Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychobiology and Cognition
  • Current Topics in Psychology I
  • Current Topics in Psychology II
  • An Introduction to Evolutionary Psychology
  • Topics in Forensic and Criminal Psychology
  • Psychology of the Media
  • Mind Games: Topics in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Year 2

  • Psychological Research 1: Design and Quantitative Methods
  • Psychological Research 2: Qualitative Methods
  • Social and Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive and Physiological Psychology
  • Individual Differences
  • Topics and Techniques in Neuroscience
  • Health Psychology
  • Applying Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Sport Psychology

Year 3

  • Neuropsychology Project
  • Neuropsychological Disorders and Techniques
  • Brain, Treatments and Behaviour
  • EITHER Violent and Sexual Offending OR Crime: Impacts and Consequences
  • EITHER Theory & Practice in Sport Psychology OR Psychology of Diet and Exercise
  • EITHER Health Psychology: Theory and Practice OR Health Promotion
  • Applying Psychology to the Educational Setting
  • Interpersonal and Organisational Psychology
  • Contemporary Issues in Social Psychology
  • Psychology Placement Module

Neuropsychology BSc (Hons)

£ 9,250 + VAT