This new Masters programme is the first of its kind in Ireland and has been designed for psychology graduates with a keen interest in neuropsychology. 

 

Students will join a vibrant community of academics and clinicians at the Academic Unit of Neurology in Trinity's School of Medicine, and acquire a unique interdisciplinary, research-led learning experience, from experts in neurology, neuropsychology and neuroscience.

 

Students will develop an understanding of key research methodologies used in the assessment of brain-behaviour relationships together with an extensive knowledge of the different clinical presentations, diagnostic issues and neuropsychological profiles of a broad range of neurological disorders and diseases. Students will explore key concepts in neurorehabilitation and relevant therapies in the clinical care and management of these complex neurological conditions.

 

Students will be encouraged to adopt a clinical scientist / practitioner approach to their learning. Innovative assessment methods will reflect real life examples of the working lives of clinical and research neuropsychologists and cognitive / behavioural neurologists, whilst adhering to best academic practices in teaching and learning in higher education. Students will be offered the option of ‘clinical shadowing visits’ in neurology and neuropsychology clinics in local teaching hospitals to enrich their learning experience.