Improving human health has never been a bigger global challenge. Get the specialist, practical skills you need to play a part in advancing our understanding of the brain and nervous system.
Duration
1 year (full-time)
2-4 years (part-time)
Number of Credits
MSc: 180
PGDip: 120
PGCert: 60
Start date
September 2024
Degree Type
MSc
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.
Why this course
One of the longest running postgraduate programmes in clinical neuroscience in the UK.
It will give you an insight into recent advances in neurosciences of relevance to neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases.
The programme is recognised by the Federation of Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and included in the Network of European Neuroscience Schools (NENS), which is the highest accolade in European neuroscience teaching.
Skills
Make a different to human lives with a postgraduate degree in Clinical Neuroscience.
The Roehampton master’s in clinical nutrition (MSc) will help you develop your interest in neuroscience by gaining the specialist skills needed to be a leader in your field.
By focusing on important insights into recent advances in neurosciences of relevance to neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, you’ll become a confident, agile, independent thinker, with the ability to adapt rapidly to change. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and skills to:
• develop a detailed understanding of modern theory and concepts relating to brain research and neuroscience
• learn the application of these principles in the treatment of brain disorders
• understand the emphasis on the clinical relevance of recent developments in neuroscience.
• develop your research methods skills through learning applied neuroscience with a research project
• expand your data handling and analysis skills
• learn applied theory and statistics.
Get more out of your course
One of the longest running postgraduate programmes in clinical neuroscience in the UK.
MSc Clinical Neuroscience is recognised by the Federation of Neuroscience Societies (FENS) and included in the Network of European Neuroscience Schools (NENS), which is the highest accolade in European neuroscience teaching.
How you'll learn
Choose a postgraduate degree that works for you.
Created in collaboration with industry-leading professionals, the Roehampton Clinical Neuroscience includes important insights into contemporary developments, in clinical brain research, which are relevant to healthcare.
Working in high-spec facilities, like our state-of-the-art facilities and excellent laboratories, you’ll shape your studies around your own interests and aspirations, with optional modules including:
• brain imaging techniques and their applications in neurology and psychiatry
• neurobiological mechanisms of human brain disorders
• effects of nutrition and addiction on brain function
• ethical issues in clinical neuroscience
• research methods.
You’ll work with academics who are currently investigating a range of topical issues such as:
• the addictive nature of new psychoactive substances
• effects of stress on the brain regulatory systems
• the mechanisms of brain cell death and repair using neural stem cells.
You’ll also be welcome to attend additional research seminars and discussions on topical developments in neuroscience and health sciences, led by experts.
The School of Life and Health Science is a progressive and inclusive community, putting you at the centre of your learning journey. Recognising that our students have different personal circumstances, we limit on-campus teaching to a maximum of two days per week, enabling you to balance your studies with work, family, and other external commitments.
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Career options
Shape the future of public health
With a Roehampton Clinical Neuroscience masters, you can go onto a wide range of careers, including:
• healthcare (public sector, private commercial or independent)
• pharmaceutical industry
• academia research/teaching
• commercial research
• NHS (various roles)
• Local and central government (roles in policy and health promotion).
In addition, many students are already health professionals and study the course as part of their career development and specialisation.
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
- September 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form.
- Check our application deadlines
- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs below
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
- See our Finance pages for more details
Specific entry requirements
Applicants should have a UK 1st, 2:1 or 2:2, or international equivalent in a relevant subject.
Relevant subjects include: all Biological and Health Sciences (e.g. biology, health, Biomedical sciences), Medicine, Medical Sciences, Psychology, Pharmacy and Neuroscience.
In addition, healthcare professionals with substantial vocational experience would be considered even if they fell just below the criteria above.
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Our Research
For an overview of the research carried out by our academics within the School of Life and Health Sciences, please visit the departmental research pages.