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Clinical Neuroscience MSc

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The aim of our Clinical Neuroscience MSc course is to give you a unique understanding of the principles underlying the clinical presentation and investigation of diseases affecting the brain. We place particular emphasis on the translation from basic science to clinical practice. Our course is suitable for students interested in neuroscience and its applications to neurological or psychiatric diseases.

Key benefits

  • Provides a deep and detailed understanding of brain diseases and their underlying biology.
  • Emphasis on the translation from basic science to clinical practice.
  • Designed to introduce the basic scientific concepts which underlie clinical symptoms, signs and practice.
Meera

“King's offered me the two things I was looking for when considering studying as a postgraduate: a world-renowned reputation and a course I was really interested in. I found the course a challenge but one in which I was supported the entire way through”

Meera , Past student, Clinical Neuroscience MSc

Our Clinical Neuroscience course enables scientists, trainees in neurology, psychiatry and related health-care disciplines to study the anatomical, physiological and pathological basis of symptoms and signs of brain disorders. It will provide you with in-depth knowledge and skills related to specialist research and clinical practice, systematically integrating advances in genetics, molecular neuroscience, electrophysiology and neuroimaging. You will have the opportunity to work independently within a multidisciplinary environment and at an advanced level to develop and sustain evidence-based practice, appraise and conduct clinical or preclinical research. We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment

Base campus

NEV-main-Denmark-Hill-Campus
Denmark Hill Campus

Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, clinical and teaching facilities for the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences and the Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation.

Regulating bodies

King's is regulated by the Office for Students

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Teaching methods - what to expect

Format

You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.

The Anatomical Basis of Neurological Disease

Lectures (26 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (18 hours) | Self-study time (228 hours)

Neurology in Clinical Practice

Lectures (22 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (18 hours) | Self-study time (228 hours)

The Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience

Lectures (25 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours) | Self-study time (228 hours)

Research Methods in Clinical Neuroscience

Lectures (12 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (50 hours) | Self-study time (228 hours)

Dissertation

Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning ( varies hours) | Self-study time (varies hours) Total (600 hours)

Assessment

    The primary methods of assessment for this course are written examinations and coursework. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules.

    Structure

    Required modules

    Students on this course are required to take:

    The Anatomical Basis of Neurological Disease (30 credits)
    Neurology in Clinical Practice (30 credits)
    The Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience (30 credits)
    Research Methods in Clinical Neuroscience (30 credits)
    Dissertation (60 Credits)

    Optional modules

    There are no optional modules for this course.

    King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

    Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

    Employability

    Our graduates pursue clinical and non-clinical academic careers in neurology, psychiatry and allied health care professions. Many of our students also go on to study PhDs.

    Career destinations

    Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of organisations including:

    • St Andrew's Healthcare

    • University of Sumatera Utara

    • Covance

    • Queen's Hosptial

    • University College Hospital - NHS

    • North West London - NHS

    • Royal Free Hospital

    • The Alzheimer's Society

     

    Tuition Fees

    UK:

    Full time: £14,070 per year (2022/23)

    Part time: N/A

    International:

    Full time: £32,940 per year (2022/23)

    Part time: N/A

    These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

    Deposit

    When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.

    The UK deposit is £500.

    The INTERNATIONAL deposit is £2,000.

    • If you receive an offer on or before 31 March, payment is due by 25 April 2022.
    • If you receive an offer between 1 April and 30 June, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer between 1 July and 31 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer between 1 August and 21 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
    • If you receive an offer from 22 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

    If you are a current King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.

    Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

    Additional Costs

    In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

    • Books if you choose to buy your own copies
    • DBS checks
    • Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
    • Library fees and fines
    • Personal photocopies
    • Printing course handouts
    • Society membership fees
    • Stationary
    • Graduation costs
    • Travel costs for travel around London, between campuses and to your optional clinical observership.

    Funding

    Our Clinical Neuroscience course enables scientists, trainees in neurology, psychiatry and related health-care disciplines to study the anatomical, physiological and pathological basis of symptoms and signs of brain disorders. It will provide you with in-depth knowledge and skills related to specialist research and clinical practice, systematically integrating advances in genetics, molecular neuroscience, electrophysiology and neuroimaging. You will have the opportunity to work independently within a multidisciplinary environment and at an advanced level to develop and sustain evidence-based practice, appraise and conduct clinical or preclinical research. We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment

    Base campus

    NEV-main-Denmark-Hill-Campus
    Denmark Hill Campus

    Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, clinical and teaching facilities for the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences and the Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation.

    Regulating bodies

    King's is regulated by the Office for Students

    Loading...

    Teaching methods - what to expect

    Format

    You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.

    The Anatomical Basis of Neurological Disease

    Lectures (26 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (18 hours) | Self-study time (228 hours)

    Neurology in Clinical Practice

    Lectures (22 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (18 hours) | Self-study time (228 hours)

    The Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience

    Lectures (25 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours) | Self-study time (228 hours)

    Research Methods in Clinical Neuroscience

    Lectures (12 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (50 hours) | Self-study time (228 hours)

    Dissertation

    Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning ( varies hours) | Self-study time (varies hours) Total (600 hours)

    Assessment

      The primary methods of assessment for this course are written examinations and coursework. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules.

      Structure

      Required modules

      Students on this course are required to take:

      The Anatomical Basis of Neurological Disease (30 credits)
      Neurology in Clinical Practice (30 credits)
      The Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience (30 credits)
      Research Methods in Clinical Neuroscience (30 credits)
      Dissertation (60 Credits)

      Optional modules

      There are no optional modules for this course.

      King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

      Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.

      Employability

      Our graduates pursue clinical and non-clinical academic careers in neurology, psychiatry and allied health care professions. Many of our students also go on to study PhDs.

      Career destinations

      Our graduates have gone on to work in a variety of organisations including:

      • St Andrew's Healthcare

      • University of Sumatera Utara

      • Covance

      • Queen's Hosptial

      • University College Hospital - NHS

      • North West London - NHS

      • Royal Free Hospital

      • The Alzheimer's Society

       

      Tuition Fees

      UK:

      Full time: £14,070 per year (2022/23)

      Part time: N/A

      International:

      Full time: £32,940 per year (2022/23)

      Part time: N/A

      These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

      Deposit

      When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.

      The UK deposit is £500.

      The INTERNATIONAL deposit is £2,000.

      • If you receive an offer on or before 31 March, payment is due by 25 April 2022.
      • If you receive an offer between 1 April and 30 June, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer between 1 July and 31 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer between 1 August and 21 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
      • If you receive an offer from 22 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.

      If you are a current King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.

      Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.

      Additional Costs

      In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:

      • Books if you choose to buy your own copies
      • DBS checks
      • Clothing for optional course related events and competitions
      • Library fees and fines
      • Personal photocopies
      • Printing course handouts
      • Society membership fees
      • Stationary
      • Graduation costs
      • Travel costs for travel around London, between campuses and to your optional clinical observership.

      Funding

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