Course description
Clinical Neurology PG Dip
The Clinical Neurology (by Distance Learning) MSc, is led by experts based at Queen Square in London, a world-renowned centre for clinical neurology and neuroscience, and delivered fully online. This programme will enrich and enhance the knowledge and portfolio of doctors with an interest in neurology.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who this course is for:
- Early career doctors aiming for neurology or neurosurgery training, trainees
- Qualified neurologists looking to update their neurology skills
- GP's or physicians with background training in general or acute medicine, stroke, geriatrics, psychiatry, paediatrics to enhance their sub-speciality interest in neurology.
Entry requirements
A first degree in Medicine (MBBS) or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants must hold registration with the UK General Medical Council (GMC), or be fully registered in their home country.
English language requirements
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
The English language level for this programme is: Standard
UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Clinical Neurology Postgraduate Diploma by distance learning;
- has been developed by neurology experts based at Queen Square
- a world-renowned neurological centre
- four of the top 12 most cited authors working worldwide in neuroscience and behaviour work
The Queen Square Institute of Neurology provides:
- a national resource for postgraduate training and research in neurology
- a focus on clinical and applied scientific activity
- This course has been running successfully since 2012 with over 80 students based across the world
- This flexible learning programme enables you to access teaching sessions at any time in any location online
- With flexible timings, you can study this programme when it suits you
- This online programme has contact with a programme tutor.
Training Course Content
You will undertake taught modules to the value of 120 credits. You select your modules each year, throughout the five years of enrolment. The programme comprises of more than 400 sessions covering a comprehensive range of neurological topics. Sessions cover a wide variety of neurological conditions, and include some sessions on neurosurgery, neurophysiology and neuropathology.
Compulsory modules
- Stroke, Epilepsy and Rehabilitation - Basic
- Neurodegenerative, Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases of the Nervous System - Basic
- Neurology and Neurosurgery - Basic
- Common Problems in Neurological Practice - Basic
- Stroke, Epilepsy and Rehabilitation - Advanced
- Neurodegenerative, Infectious and Inflammatory Diseases of the Nervous System - Advanced
- Neurology and Neurosurgery - Advanced
- Common Problems in Neurological Practice - Advanced
Course delivery details
Teaching and learning delivered:
- through online sessions using multimedia and videos, interactive graphs, case scenarios, illustrations and forums
- learning through real-world case examples is encouraged
- assessments are by multiple choice questions, essays, structured case reviews and tutor assessments.
We suggest students dedicate 12-15 hours per week self-study time.