Clinical Neurology (by Distance Learning) MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

All students will learn the fundamentals of neurological diseases, including stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, headaches, dementia demyelinating, inflammatory and infectious disorders, and neoplasms of CNS.

As well as acquiring skills for neurological examinations and diagnostics that are applicable in day-to-day clinical practice, MSc students also learn about the principles of clinical research.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The MSc consists of eight core modules (120 credits), and a research project (60 credits) and starts in September.

The Postgraduate Diploma consists of eight core modules (120 credits).

The Postgraduate Certificate consists of four core basic modules (60 credits).

• Stroke, Epilepsy and Rehabilitation – Basic
• Neurodegenerative, Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases of the Nervous System – Basic
• Common Problems in Neurological Practice – Basic
• Neurology and Neurosurgery – Basic
• Stroke, Epilepsy and Rehabilitation – Advanced
• Neurodegenerative, Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases of the Nervous System – Advanced
• Common Problems in Neurology Practice – Advanced
• Neurology and Neurosurgery – Advanced

Currently we do not have any optional modules

All MSc students undertake an independent research project that involves a literature search, writing a systematic review or meta-analysis, based on the principles of critical reading and analysis which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words.

Teaching and learning is delivered through online sessions with a multimedia approach and interactive features such as videos, interactive graphs and tables, as well as illustrations and text. Learning through real-world case examples is encouraged. Assessment is through multiple choice questions, structured case reviews, tutor assessments and 10,000-word dissertation.