Teaching & modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
| Module name | Lectures (hours) |
Seminars/ tutorials (hours) |
Field/lab/studio/ supervised learning (hours) |
Self-directed study (hours) |
Total (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Anatomical Basis of Neurological Disease | 26 | 18 | - | 228 | 272 |
| Neurology in Clinical Practice | 22 | 18 | - | 228 | 268 |
| The Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience | 25 | 10 | - | 228 | 263 |
| Research Methods in Clinical Neuroscience | 12 | 50 | - | 228 | 290 |
| Dissertation - Clinical Neuroscience | - | - | Varies depending on the needs of the project | Varies depending on the needs of the project | 600 |
Location
This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Denmark Hill Campus.
Students will also be able to attend weekly optional case presentations sessions, which are offered by King’s College Hospital. In addition, depending on the research project chosen, students may be required to attend sessions at partner organisations such as SLaM and KCH
Assessment
- Written Examinations
- Coursework
- Practical work
The primary methods of assessment for this course are written examinations, coursework and practical work (presentations, simulated clinical assessment). The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules.
Modules
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 - Clinical Neuroscience (60 credits)
Optional modules
There are no optional modules for this course.
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
Classroom & Online / In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to August
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026