About Clinical Neuropsychology Msc(medsci)/pgdip in University of Glasgow
Designed for those who are eligible for registration in the UK's Health Professions Council as a clinical psychologist.
- Developed in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland and offers specialist knowledge for clinical psychologists and other healthcare professionals working in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society Division of Neuropsychology and provides the underpinning knowledge component of the Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology (QiCN).
- Strong tradition of research in clinical neuroscience and clinical neuropsychology.
Main Campus Location
The main location of this programme is at Gartnavel Hospital in the West of Glasgow, not far from the bustling West End and Gilmorehill Campus. Easy to get to by bus and car.
Open to applicants with a qualification in Clinical Psychology which confers eligibility for registration with the UK Health Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist.
It is also open to applicants who have trained outside the UK and are eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Psychologist. Places are limited and you are advised to apply as early as possible.
Applicants who trained in clinical psychology outside the UK who are not eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council would normally apply for the MSc Applied Neuropsychology programme.
You are required to provide two references, a Doctorate Certificate and an HPC Registration Number.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
- 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
- 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
PTE (Academic)
- 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
University of Glasgow Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
No. of Campuses |
3, Gilmorehill, Dumfries, Garscube Campus |
Residence Halls |
11 |
Work-Study |
Available (20 hrs/week) |
Graduate Employability Rate |
~95.9% |
Research Funding Available |
179 million GBP |
No. of International Student |
Over 11,000 from 120 countries |
No. of Research and Teaching Staff |
3400 |
No. of Study Abroad and Exchange Partners |
420 |
University of Glasgow Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance will also include any additional costs a foreign student may have, such as living expenses while studying in the UK in addition to tuition fees.
University of Glasgow Fees
Tuition fees for some of the popular programs are as follows:
Program/Level of Education |
Annual Tuition Fees (GBP) |
Science, Engineering, Nursing, Medicine |
21,920 |
Dental Surgery |
45,170 |
All other bachelor degrees |
16,970 |
MS Data Science |
23,500 |
Masters in International Business |
21,900 |
Cost of Living at University of Glasgow
Other costs involved include rent or on-campus accommodation fees, expenses on books and material, and other lifestyle choices
Type of Expense |
Cost (GBP/year) |
On-Campus Accommodation |
5121-12,680 |
Books and Stationery |
400 |
Travel |
300 |
Entertainment |
1440 |