Clinical Neuroscience

Course Overview

Knowledge derived from neuroscience research in mental health, psychology, neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration is revolutionising how we think about and treat mental disorders. A thorough grounding in neuroscience is fast becoming an essential step for a career in academic and clinical psychology, psychiatry, and careers in neuroscience more broadly.



In response to that need this program is designed for students with backgrounds in psychology, medicine, pharmacology, and other biomedical and neuroscience related disciplines. It will equip students with a set of core skills in the field of clinical neuroscience including in-depth understanding of neuroanatomy, neuroimaging, and neuropsychiatry. Students will have opportunities to learn through practical hands-on experience.



Course Outline

The course will be of a content and format consistent with highest standards for postgraduate courses, consisting of 90 ECTS credits obtained by completion of course modules. Teaching approaches will consist of didactic lectures, problem-based learning, seminars, workshops, practicals and completion of a research dissertation, as well as subject specific training in a range of areas relevant to clinical neuroscience. Students will also receive valuable training in current research methodologies.



Transferable Skills Employers Value

On the successful completion of this programme students will have:

• Enhanced skills in research and experimental design

• A high level of written and verbal communication

• Data management, analysis, and statistics skills

• Oral and scientific poster presentation skills

• The ability to critically evaluate published information

• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

Modules include:

• Neuroanatomy

• Neurophysiology

• Medical Genomics

• Fundamental & Applied Concepts in Pharmacology

• Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology

• Neuropsychology

• Clinical & Experimental Cognitive Neuroscience

• Human Neuroimaging

• Neuropsychiatry & Mental Health

• Advanced Research Methods



Curriculum Information

Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).

Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.



Please see Course Web Page above for module details.

Second Class Honours NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent in a discipline relating to neuroscience. Qualifying degrees include, but are not limited to, psychology, medicine, pharmacology and biomedical science.



Please note that admission to this programme is highly competitive and meeting minimum achievement thresholds does not guarantee entry.

Closing Date: No set closing date. Offers are made on a continuous basis.



Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.



An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

1 year full-time.

Next start date: September 2025

Graduates of this programme are likely to go on to professional training in clinical psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience-related posts in industry or to undertake further academic work at PhD level.