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BSc (Hons) Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience is a undergraduate Medicine & Health Sciences course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Medicine & Health Sciences · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

This exciting interdisciplinary degree considers how the structure and function of the brain gives rise to mental processes while it interacts with its physical, social, and cultural environment. Cognitive and clinical neuroscience blends theoretical, experimental and applied aspects of psychology with neuroscience, and overlaps with other psychological disciplines including physiological, cognitive and clinical psychology, developmental science, psychopharmacology and neuroanthropology. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience BSc has a 91% student satisfaction rate and 90% of students are in work and/or further study 15 months after the course. (Source: Discover Uni, accessed in December 2020) - Our course provides a unique blend of psychology and neuroscience in a suite of tailored modules exploring the mind-body link - Assessments are designed to be rich, varied and authentic to real-world research and practice - The breadth of this degree allows students to pursue careers in a wide range of jobs in a variety of sectors Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): You'll gain the knowledge and experience to work in a wide range of areas including clinical psychology, counselling, forensic psychology, human resources, teaching and speech therapy. You’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience during an optional work placement year. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Biological Psychology (Year 1, Core)
• Cognitive Psychology (Year 1, Core)
• Developmental Psychology (Year 1, Core)
• Individual Differences (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Psychological Research Methods (Year 1, Core)
• Social Psychology (Year 1, Core)
• Brain and Cognition (Year 2, Core)
• Cognitive and Clinical Research Methods (Year 2, Core)
• Cultivating Employability Skills for Career Success (Year 2, Core)
• Systems Neuroscience (Year 2, Core)
• Mechanisms of Mind-Body Therapies (Year 2, Option)
• Physiological Systems (Year 2, Option)
• Societal Responses to Climate Change (Year 2, Option)
• Advanced Research Techniques (ART) in Cognitive Neuroscience (Year 3, Core)
• Clinical Psychology (Year 3, Core)
• Cognitive Disorders (Year 3, Core)
• Neuropharmacology (Year 3, Core)
• Consciousness (Year 3, Option)
• Data Science Applications in Psychology (Year 3, Option)
• Forensic Psychology (Year 3, Option)
• Health Psychology (Year 3, Option)
• Psychology of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Year 3, Option)
• Psychology of Education (Year 3, Option)
• Sexology (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Clinical psychologist
• Counselling
• Forensic psychology
• Human resources
• School/further education teacher
• Speech therapist