Mestrado em Neuropsicologia Clínica e do Desenvolvimento

Why study MSc Clinical & Developmental Neuropsychology at BU?

• Benefit from the expert knowledge of our academics who conduct cutting-edge research in rare cognitive neuropsychological disorders as well as more common clinical and neuropsychological conditions
• Study a variety of modules ranging from diagnostic assessments and treatments of patients with brain injury to units on neural and cognitive development in childhood, including atypical developments like dyslexia, autism and ADHD
• Learn transferable skills such as interpreting, presenting and writing research as well as writing specific research and grant proposals
• Apply for a highly-competitive placement, which will take place in either a specialist education or clinical setting, and gain valuable experience learning from professionals working in these fields
• Gain a unique and relevant qualification if you wish to become a researcher in this area and/or seek further professional development
• Opportunity to work with the Psychology Research Group at BU, offering invaluable experience for those wanting to do PhD-level research.

Our vision

Our vision is to be recognised worldwide as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the Fusion of education, research and practice.

Our purpose

Our purpose at BU is to inspire learning, advance knowledge and enrich society. We will:

• Inspire learning for our students and staff, and in our wider communities
• Advance knowledge in practice and the professions, and our academic areas
• Enrich society through education, the impact of our research and our contribution to global challenges.

Our values

Our values are excellence, inclusivity, creativity and responsibility:

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything that we do.

Inclusivity

We value and respect diversity and act to ensure that we are inclusive.

Creativity

We are imaginative, innovative and create solutions to problems.

Responsibility

We take responsibility for the impact of our actions and focus our activity as a learning community on making a positive contribution to society.

Whatever your time with us has in store for you, it’ll be an exciting journey – from meeting lifelong friends in halls, to your experience on placement, exploring the local area or joining a club or society. Find out more about what life at BU has to offer.