Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology Practice

A student admitted onto a programme leading to an award must follow the instructions issued on behalf of the relevant School and be aware of the content of the Programme Specification and the Programme Document (often referred to as the Programme or ‘Course' Handbook) which will contain further details on the Programme including, in some cases, further requirements associated with the award.

1.   Admission

Before being considered for admission to study for an award to which these Regulations apply, a candidate must normally have completed the Underpinning Knowledge component of a British Psychological Society accredited programme in Clinical Neuropsychology or the British Psychological Society Qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology.

2.   Duration of Study

The minimum period of study is one academic session. The maximum period within which all candidates must complete the programme is five years from the date of initial registration.

3.   Programme Components

In order to qualify for the award of the Postgraduate Certificate, a candidate must complete a 60 credit Portfolio of Clinical Competence as described in the relevant Programme Document.

4.   Minimum Requirement for the Award of Credits

Credits for courses contributing to a candidate’s curriculum shall be awarded subject to the fulfilment of required conditions. The minimum requirements for the award of credits are set out in the Code of Assessment at §16.40 – §16.44 of the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section in the University Regulations.

5.   Assessment

5.1   For each academic session assessment and reassessment are, insofar as not modified by these regulations, governed by the Code of Assessment which is contained in the ‘University Fees and General Information for Students’ section of the University Regulations published for that session.

5.2   In considering whether the candidate has achieved the requirements set out in §6 the result from a course for which the candidate has registered must be counted unless other provision is justified by good cause circumstances affecting the candidate.

This regulation applies where course registration continues:

a)  on the date on which the first summative assessment for that course is to be submitted; or

b)  on such other date as may be specified in the course document for that course.

6.   Requirements for the Award of the Postgraduate Certificate and Rules for Award of Distinction and Merit

6.1   The requirement for the award of a Postgraduate Certificate is a grade D3 or above in the 60 credit Portfolio of Clinical Competence.

6.2   A candidate who has achieved a grade of B3 or above in the Portfolio at the first sitting will be eligible for the award with Merit.

6.3   A candidate who has achieved a grade of A5 or above in the Portfolio at the first sitting will be eligible for the award with Distinction.