Postgraduate taught  

Clinical Neuropsychology Practice PgCert

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Gain the clinical competencies necessary for independent practice as a Clinical Neuropsychologist. Experience the practice dimensions required for admission to the British Psychological Society Specialist Register in Clinical Neuropsychology (in conjunction with the Knowledge component that can be obtained via completion of the PgDip Clinical Neuropsychology).

Why this programme

  • Exceptionally strong reputation for the standard of its teaching and organisation.
  • Combined with the PgDip Clinical Neuropsychology, this PgCert will provide eligibility for entry to the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.
  • Provides opportunities for clinical case discussion in preparation for submission of the clinical case report portfolio.
  • Network with peers also undertaking the clinical practice dimension.
  • Main Campus Location

    The main location of this programme is at the School of Health & Wellbeing, on the Gilmorehill Campus in the heart of Glasgow’s West End.

Programme structure

The PgCertificate only has one 60 credit course normally taken part time over two years.

A range of learning and teaching approaches will be used including:

Lectures, tutorials, clinical case discussion, online discussions, case report supervision.

Core courses

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.

Career prospects

When combined with the PgDip Clinical Neuropsychology, this PgCert will provide eligibility for entry to the Specialist Register of Clinical Neuropsychologists.

Fees & funding

Tuition fees for 2025-26

PgCert

UK

  • Full-time fee: £3750
  • Part-time fee: £1250 per 20 credits

International & EU

  • Full-time fee: £9900

Additional fees

  • Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £370
  • Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £350
  • Registration/exam only fee: £170

Funding opportunities

The Snowdon Trust Master’s Scholarship

CONICyT (La Comsion Nacional de Investigacion Cientifica y Tecnologica de Chile)

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia) / FUNED Agreement

HESPAL Scholarship

Postgraduate Student Loan (NI)

World Changers Glasgow Scholarship PGT (EU)

The Clan Gregor Society Prize

Travel Bursary for Forced Migrants

Glasgow Highland Society Scholarship

The scholarships above are relevant to this programme. For more funding opportunities search the scholarships database

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology degree and have achieved or be on track to achieve a MSc/PGDip Clinical Neuropsychology with grade C or above. The qualification in Clinical Psychology must confer eligibility for registration with the Health Care Professions Council as a Practitioner Psychologist.

All applicants must be working in a relevant clinical setting.

You are required to complete and submit an enrolment form with your application. Please see link below.

English language requirements

International students

We are proud of our diverse University community that includes students and staff from more than 140 different countries.

How to apply

To apply for a postgraduate taught degree you must apply online. We cannot accept applications any other way.

Please check you meet the Entry requirements for this programme before you begin your application.

Documents

As part of your online application, you also need to submit the following supporting documents:

  • A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
  • A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
  • Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
  • One reference letter on headed paper
  • Evidence of your English language ability (if your first language is not English)
  • Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)
  • A copy of the photo page of your passport

You have 42 days to submit your application once you begin the process.

You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish to update information, complete sections or upload supporting documents such as your final transcript or your language test.

For more information about submitting documents or other topics related to applying to a postgraduate taught programme, see how to apply for a postgraduate taught degree

Guidance notes for using the online application

These notes are intended to help you complete the online application form accurately; they are also available within the help section of the online application form. 

If you experience any difficulties accessing the online application, see Application System Help.

  • Name and Date of birth: must appear exactly as they do on your passport. Please take time to check the spelling and lay-out.
  • Contact Details: Correspondence address. All contact relevant to your application will be sent to this address including the offer letter(s). If your address changes, please contact us as soon as possible.
  • Choice of course: Please select carefully the course you want to study. As your application will be sent to the admissions committee for each course you select it is important to consider at this stage why you are interested in the course and that it is reflected in your application.
  • Proposed date of entry: Please state your preferred start date including the month and the year. Taught masters degrees tend to begin in September. Research degrees may start in any month.
  • Education and Qualifications: Please complete this section as fully as possible indicating any relevant Higher Education qualifications starting with the most recent. Complete the name of the Institution (s) as it appears on the degree certificate or transcript.
  • English Language Proficiency: Please state the date of any English language test taken (or to be taken) and the award date (or expected award date if known).
  • Employment and Experience: Please complete this section as fully as possible with all employments relevant to your course. Additional details may be attached in your personal statement/proposal where appropriate.

Reference: Please provide one reference. This should typically be an academic reference but in cases where this is not possible then a reference from a current employer may be accepted instead. Certain programmes, such as the MBA programme, may also accept an employer reference. If you already have a copy of a reference on letter headed paper then please upload this to your application. If you do not already have a reference to upload then please enter your referee’s name and contact details on the online application and we will contact your referee directly.

Application deadlines

September 2025

International & EU applicants

  • 25 July 2025

UK applicants

  • 22 August 2025
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