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Programme code | 7PSYC015T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Certificate |
Programme director(s) |
Kit Pleydell-Pearce
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Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
School/department | School of Psychological Science |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Accrediting types: |
Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). (http://www.bps.org.uk/) |
Mode of study | Part Time |
Programme length | 2 years (part time) |
This section sets out why studying this programme is important, both in terms of inspiring you as an individual and in considering the challenges we face. It describes how this degree programme contributes to:
The certificate is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Division of Neuropsychology and supports you to develop the practice competencies required for entry on to the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists (SRCN). The Certificate can support applicants pursuing qualification in adult or paediatric neuropsychology.
In order to accrue relevant clinical experience, it is your responsibility to secure paid employment within a Neuropsychology service during your enrolment on the Certificate. It is also your responsibility to secure supervision for your work when enrolled on the course. However, we provide additional oversight and support towards developing your case portfolio and ensuring your clinical experience demonstrates the required competencies for entry to the SRCN. This support includes discussion of case formats and patient cases, and help in managing supervisions. This support is provided by clinicians with experience of conducting portfolio vivas for the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN).
The learning outcome statements shown below for your programme have been developed with reference to relevant national subject benchmarks (where they exist), national qualification descriptors (see the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) and professional body requirements.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies are listed to show how you will be able to achieve and demonstrate the learning outcomes.
This programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Seminars requiring prior reading and student preparation. Class led individual work with computer workstations and student led seminars. Exercises designed to enhance engagement with application of theoretical principles. Contribution to a course e-learning website as a repository and shared learning resource. Oral presentations within seminars to specialist and multiprofessional audiences. Fielding questions and challenges from audience. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Pass mark: 50% overall Please note: While the viva that examines candidate clinical case portfolio is based upon the nature of submitted content, a viva can probe any aspect of candidate knowledge stemming either from their clinical experience, or, from their knowledge acquired on the basis of the BPS accredited knowledge dimension. This is why we indicate broad learning outcomes for this degree in order that clinicians place their case study and viva in an appropriate context. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Virtually all teaching will be via distance learning given that most clinicians taking this unit will be distributed across the UK. Teaching will include regular group sessions with other clinicians seeking the QiCN practice dimension in which generic and some specific clinical practice issues will be explored. There will be focused discussions of how to handle the demands of a viva examination and indications of what to expect in these examinations. There will be activities dedicated to feedback on two of the clinical cases that will form part of the final portfolio submission. Clinician progress will be monitored via Quarterly Programme Review (QPR). For each QPR, clinicians will be given feedback on their progress towards assembly of elements required for the final portfolio submission which precedes final viva. Where relevant clinicians will have 1:1 sessions with clinical tutors in order to discuss specific aspects of their own developing QiCN practice portfolio. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Pass mark: 50% overall |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Practical application of knowledge in NHS context. Presenting material to peers in the neuroscience community, allied health professionals and support workers. Exercises in communicating information in different forms to different audiences through seminars and report writing. Report writing workshops, clinical skills workshops. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Pass mark: 50% overall |
This section describes what is expected from you at each level of your programme. This illustrates increasing intellectual standards as you progress through the programme. These levels are mapped against the national level descriptors published by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Students must demonstrate an acceptable level of knowledge concerning clinical neuropsychology and cognitive assessment principles. In particular they must meet requirements for the BPS in submission of an appropriate clinical portfolio. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
Students must demonstrate a detailed knowledge of clinical neuropsychology from a theoretical and practical perspective. Students must be able to defend and explain their clinical practice skills within a viva. |
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
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All units in this programme are must pass. For the definition of must pass units please see the Glossary of Terms from Annex 1 to the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Clinical Practice Project | PSYCM0077 | 60 | Optional | AYEAR |
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Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Clinical Practice Project | PSYCM0077 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology Practice | 60 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds but is permitted in designated programmes (as set out in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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