Clinical Neuroscience MSc

Participants gain knowledge of the clinical features and scientific basis of both common and unusual neurological disorders including a study of: genetics of CNS disorders; brain metabolism, neurotransmitters and neurodegeneration; autoimmune disease and repair mechanisms; epilepsy; nociception and pain; motor control; basal ganglia/movement disorders; hearing, balance, vision and eye-movements; cognition and dementia.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (90 credits), either a library project or two optional modules (30 credits) and a research project (60 credits).

• Basic neuroscience and investigation of Nervous system
• Epilepsy, Pain, Tumours and Special Senses
• Research Methods: Critical Appraisal and Introduction to Statistics
• Motor Systems and Disease
• Higher Functions of the Brain

Students can choose to take two 15-credit options from the list below or the 30-credit Library Project

• Library Project
• Clinical neuroscience of neurodegenerative diseases
• Skeletal Muscle and Associated Diseases
• Peripheral Nerves and Associated Diseases
• Clinical Manifestations of Stroke
• Treatment (HASU and Service Delivery)
• Neurorehabilitation

All students undertake an independent research project, which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words.

The programme is delivered through basic science and clinical lectures, and practical and interactive workshops. Lectures are supported by audio-visual aids and supplementary materials including handouts, reading lists and references to original papers. Assessment is through unseen and multiple-choice examination, essay, library project (if applicable), dissertation and oral examination.

All students will have the opportunity to attend lectures and meetings in the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Some students will have the opportunity to undertake clinical research projects.