Clinical Neurophysiology Practice

This programme sits within the National Health Service’s vision for the Healthcare Science workforce. It has been designed for individuals already in professional practice who want to advance their skills to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of patients and gain a deeper understanding of their clinical neurophysiology practice area or develop knowledge in new areas.

You will receive an MSc degree after completing the three-year program. However, you can also exit the program after finalising any stage (i.e. the first year or the second year). This strategy enables you to be flexible with your level of commitment at the outset. If you withdraw from the program earlier, you can be awarded a postgraduate certification (PgCert) at the successful completion of the first year or a postgraduate diploma (PgDip) in the case you complete the second year.

The content of most modules is available by distance / blended learning, allowing you flexibility in how you study. Attending sessions in person is encouraged where possible. There are additional study skills sessions arranged in September/October to help prepare students for the course.

Year 1 of this course (PGCert stage) is accredited by the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS), and in combination with The Association of Neurophysiological Scientists (ANS) professional exams, is a route to registration. (Any professional exams would be arranged by and undertaken in your local department, not through Aston University).

1. To provide you with the skills to develop evidence-based practice, communication, and reflection to implement patient-centred care in your clinical roles.
2. Provide you with the underpinning knowledge and the use of critical thinking required for the clinical neurophysiology practice and making you eligible for professional registration to work within the National Health Service in the UK.
3. Create learning opportunities to promote personal, professional and leadership development within healthcare roles.
4. Enable current practitioners in neurophysiology to obtain an appropriate advanced academic and clinical qualification for their professional and career development.
5. Provide you with an environment where staff research and clinical activity inspire and inform your learning.

We may update our courses to reflect best practices and academic developments. If we do, we’ll let you know of any changes at the earliest opportunity by updating our course webpages. If you have already received an offer, we’ll write to you directly to let you know of the changes.

• Candidates should be employed in clinical neurophysiology departments or related services. It will be the candidate's responsibility to negotiate the study days and attendance to the program activities with his/her department.
• A first or upper-second-class honours degree (UK) or international equivalent in clinical physiology or equivalent degree in a life sciences-based subject (e.g. biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, pharmacology, physiology, psychology).
• UK applications are welcome from in-service neurophysiology staff who do not meet the academic requirements. Candidates should have a minimum of six months of service within a Neurophysiology department before starting the programme with exposure to the investigations within the selected module. Applicants will need a recommendation/supporting letter from their head of department.
• The information on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams before applying whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. Less commonly encountered qualifications will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor. 

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