Clinical NeuropsychiatryMSc / PGDip / PGCert

Our MSc is for professionals treating neuropsychiatric disorders, including doctors, neurologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and clinical psychologists. It's also open to psychology and neuroscience graduates seeking to enhance their academic and clinical skills.

Course Structure

What makes this course different?

Neuropsychiatric conditions encompass the whole lifespan.

Our course covers conditions from childhood development disorders to diseases that affect older adults. Modules focus on key conditions like epilepsy, dementia, Huntington's disease, Tourette syndrome, brain injury, and functional neurological disorders.

At Birmingham, our programme is well established and has been running for over 20 years.

• Learn from world class experts in the field, including subject specialists, NHS clinicians, service users and carers.
• Gain knowledge and experience of effectively investigating and managing a broad range of neuropsychiatric disorders.
• Explore various topics including philosophical, legal, ethical, and policy issues in neuropsychiatry.

Enhance your future potential.

Our two introductory modules allow you to familiarise yourself with the basics of neuropsychiatry from a clinical and an academic perspective.

You’ll also be learning from a well-established course, giving you an edge in the job market and PhD study.

This course consists of seven taught modules and a dissertation.

• Taught modules – these include lectures from visiting experts who practice and/or research in their specific field.
• Assessments – these include short answer exams, 1500-3000 word essays, case histories, analysing research papers and a dissertation.
• Dissertation – this will be on a neuropsychiatric topic chosen by you. Working on your own, you’ll also have access to a personal tutor to support you.

The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.

As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff. For more information on the circumstances in which the University may need to make changes to modules, please refer to the Terms and Conditions for applicants.

The University accepts Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

Consideration will be given to appropriate professional qualifications at sub-degree level with at least five years experience of working with a client group.

English language requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

• TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
• Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
• LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

English Presessional Programmes

If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term.  Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.

Paying your tuition fees

We charge an annual tuition fee. The fees quoted are by full time or part time per year of study. For those studying courses over two or more years, the tuition fee will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme.

Tuition fees can be paid in full or in three instalments per year of study.

Postgraduate Masters Loan

To help with the cost of studies, this loan is available to all UK students. You can use this loan towards fees, maintenance or other costs at your own discretion. It’s available for all full-time, part-time and distance learning Masters programmes, as long as you don’t already have a Masters qualification (or equivalent).If you’re a student from Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you can apply for Masters loans from your country’s government.

Scholarships

To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.

Birmingham Masters Scholarships

We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.

Careers Network

Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.

Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.

Our bustling campus with its beautiful grounds, friendly community and excellent facilities will quickly make you feel at home. We offer you a huge variety of accommodation options in the UK’s second city, exciting activities to get involved in outside your studies, as well as all the support and advice you need.