Clinical Neurology MSc

During the autumn and spring terms, you’ll take four taught modules worth 30 credits each:

• Applied Neuroanatomy and Clinical Neuroscience
• Cerebrovascular Disease and Disorders of Consciousness
• Neuroinflammation (CNS) and Diseases of the PNS
• Neurodegeneration

Complementing the taught modules is a comprehensive programme of clinical demonstrations, integrated learning activities, themed clinics and neuro-anatomy dissection (autumn term) where students will be able to apply the taught theory and further substantiate their understanding of the topic area being studied.

Either a research project (Route A) or a Clinical Neurology Experiential Learning Module (CNELM) (Route B) worth 60 credits is completed in the summer term.

The taught component of the MSc is delivered through:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Practical demonstrations
• Student-led group work

Each of the 30-credit modules is assessed using a formal examination (15 credits) and ongoing assessments during the module (15 credits), including essays, posters and oral presentations.

The research project (Route A) is assessed from the written dissertation and research presentation examination.

The CNELM (Route B) is assessed by means of a portfolio (30 credits) and a 6,000-word dissertation (30 credits) on an aspect of the sub-speciality chosen for the module.

The portfolio will contain a reflective log, anonymised details of cases seen, and work-based assessments.