Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Neuroscience) MSc
Postgraduate
In London
Description
-
Type
Postgraduate
-
Location
London
-
Duration
1 Year
The new Dementia MSc is offered jointly by the UCL Institute of Neurology and the Division of Psychiatry and tackles one of the biggest global health problems facing society today. It provides research-oriented and cutting-edge training in the study of dementia and its scientific basis, led by international leaders in the science and practice of dementia. Two specialised pathways, in neuroscience and in mental health, are offered.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
For scientists and psychologists, the programme can lead to future placements in clinically oriented research environments or clinical training. For clinicians, this is an excellent opportunity to gain a higher qualification at a world-leading centre of excellence in neurodegeneration research, which could be tailored to a variety of future roles in clinical, research and management fields. Many students will go on to pursue PhDs and research careers in the fields of dementia and neurodegeneration.
A degree in medicine or a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university of an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in psychology, biological sciences, biology, neuroscience, biomedical sciences, anatomy and physiology. Graduates from other scientific disciplines will be considered on an individual basis.
Reviews
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 13 years
Subjects
- Mental Health
- Neuroscience
- Dementia
- Neuroscience MSc
- Neuroscience of Language
- Physical Sciences
- Neuroscience of Mental Health
- Health Care
- Nervous System
- Neuroscience of Dementia
Course programme
The neuroscience pathway brings the latest bench-top research findings to the bedside, develops and integrates basic and clinical neuroscience skills, and equips students for future careers in the clinical practice or basic neuroscience of dementia.
Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.
The programme consists of six core modules (90 credits), one or two optional modules (up to the value of 30 credits) and a dissertation/report (60 credits).
Core modules- Clinical Neuroscience of Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Current Research in Dementia
- Neurobiology of Degeneration and Repair
- Higher Functions of the Brain
- Research Methods and Introduction to Statistics
- Practical Neuroscience of Dementia
Students can choose one or two of the following, up to the value of 30 credits:
- Physical Sciences Module 3: Advanced Imaging
- Advanced Treatment and Management of Dementia
- Practical Statistics for Mental Health Research
- Neuroscience of Mental Health
- Quality Improvement in Health Care
- Basic Neuroscience and Investigation of Nervous System
Students can also choose one elective module from across UCL, subject to approval by the Programme Director.
Dissertation/reportAll students undertake an independent research project which may take the form of a critical literature synthesis or collection and analysis of original data, depending on project availability and student background. The project culminates in a dissertation of approximately 10,000 words and a viva voce examination.
Teaching and learningThe programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, journal clubs, workshops, masterclasses and patient-based teaching sessions supplemented by self-directed learning. Assessment is through ongoing formative assessments, for example interactive discussions and timetabled summative assessments (including short-answer and multiple-choice unseen examinations), essays, posters, oral presentations, and a research project and a final report in the format of a journal paper
Additional information
Dementia: Causes, Treatments and Research (Neuroscience) MSc