20 credit level 6 or level 7 module
Due to the places required by our partnership organisations outweighing the actual places available on this module, it will not be opened up to general application until six weeks before the start date. Please contact your employer to see if you are eligible to apply.
Page last updated 30 September 2024
You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.
The Principles of Neurosciences is a 20 credit module available at level 6 (UZWSAC-20-3) and level 7 (UZWSAD-20-M).
A variety of approaches will be adopted in the Principles of Neurosciences module in order to further develop skills of clinical judgement.
All face-to-face sessions are online via webinars consisting of discussions, structured exercises, tutorials, case studies and masterclasses. It is also anticipated that an opportunity to view a brain dissection will be offered to the cohort whenever possible.
You will need to be working in a relevant practice area and the ability to study at level 6 or level 7.
The level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:
The level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:
The module syllabus typically includes:
Skills
Scientific knowledge
Context of managing the individual with a neuroscience condition
A variety of educational approaches will be adopted in the Principles of Neurosciences module in order to further knowledge and understanding as well as develop skills of clinical judgement.
This module is a partnership module co-ordinated by North Bristol Trust (NBT). The module consists of seven face-to-face sessions, of which five are delivered simultaneously on-site (at Southmead Hospital, Bristol) and online via webinar; these sessions include discussions, structured exercises, tutorials, case studies and masterclasses. The other days are delivered on-site only to facilitate a Simulation Day for half the group whilst the other half undertakes directed study online. It is also anticipated that an opportunity to attend a brain dissection (on-site only) will be offered to the cohort in small groups whenever possible.
For the level 6 module (UZWSAC-20-3)
For the level 7 module (UZWSAD-20-M)
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The two simulation days (for half the group each day) are on 6 June 2024 (mix of NBT and non-NBT students) and 27 June 2024 (NBT students only) at Southmead Hospital.
Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.
Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.