New Masters programmes in Neuropsychology

The Psychology Department of the University of Sheffield International Faculty, CITY College, is happy to announce the launch of two new postgraduate programmes in its portfolio, responding to the strong demand for studies in Neuropsychology:

The MA in Clinical Neuropsychology focuses on the understanding behavioural and cognitive deficits that follow damage to the brain in clinical populations such as neurological patients (e.g., stroke and epilepsy), people with neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, and children with neurodevelopmental conditions. This course equips students with all the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in Clinical Neuropsychology. Clinical neuropsychologists use tools of neuropsychological assessment to map the cognitive profile of patients and children with brain injury and develop rehabilitation programmes and interventions to improve the cognitive function and quality of life of these patients.

The Msc in Cognitive Neuropsychology is a research-oriented degree that provides strong research skills in Neuropsychology allowing students to further pursue a PhD in Neuropsychology and Neuroscience. The programme focuses on understanding brain-behaviour relations in neurological patients (e.g., stroke and epilepsy), people with neurodegenerative and psychiatric disorders, and children with neurodevelopmental conditions. The programme also includes practical knowledge in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. The programme is completed with the submission of a dissertation on Neurospychology/Neuroscience, which equips students with advanced research skills in designing and implementing independent research in this  fast-developing field.

Students of both Master programmes will be trained to use state-of-art equipment to train brain activity and measure psychophysiological responses in our brand new Neurofeedback Laboratory - recently added to our premises -, as well as practical training on Neuropsychological Assessment.

Both programmes are open to candidates with a degree in psychology as well as graduates and professionals from health-related disciplines.

The programmes will be taught in English and will be offered both in full-time and part-time mode, starting the academic year 2015-16. Classes will be taking place on weekdays during afternoon hours.