Course Structure

This is a 12 month, full-time course consisting of four taught module components worth 30 credits each undertaken during the autumn and spring terms. Additionally either a research project (Route A) or a Clinical Neurology Experiential Learning Module - CNELM (Route B) worth 60 credits is completed in the summer term. The taught component of the MSc is delivered through lectures, tutorial and student-led group work. Each of the 30 credit modules is assessed using a formal examination (15 credits) and on-going assessments during the module (15 credits), including essays, and oral presentations.

In the third semester students select one of three 60 credit options:

Route A:

A research project (no patient contact)
A research project (patient contact)
The research project is assessed from the written dissertation and viva voce examination. Research projects involving patient contact will require the student to complete a CRB check and apply for a research passport approved by the local NHS trust involved in the sponsorship of the research.

Or

Route B:

Clinical Neurology Experiential Learning Module (CNELM).
The CNELM is assessed by means of a portfolio (30 credits) and a 6000 word dissertation (30 credits) on an aspect of the sub-specialty chosen for the module. The portfolio will contain a reflective log, anonymised details of cases seen and work based assessments. Students will be expected to have covered a core sub-specialty spread of cases.