This program aims to advance the theory and practical knowledge of experienced professionals working with people with neuropsychiatric disorders.

It brings together people employed in health, education and social services.

Lectures are given by NHS clinicians, specialists and service users who practice and/or research in each specific field.

You will gain experience in:

• Understanding a broad range of neuropsychiatric disorders
• The ability to effectively investigate and manage neuropsychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of the philosophical issues in neuropsychiatry
• Legal, ethical and policy issues within neuropsychiatry
• The ability to critically appraise research in the field in neuropsychiatry
• Interdisciplinary working in neuropsychiatry

Areas of study include

• Brain and mind
• Research methods
• Dementia
• Motor disorder including Huntington's disease and Tourette syndrome
• Epilepsy
• Sleep disorder
• Somatoform disorder
• Brain injury

Optional modules are also available from a range of other Neuroscience, Medicine or Health related courses including Intellectual (Learning) Disability and Forensic Mental Health.

Flexibility in mind

We understand the difficulties of fitting in study with work and home commitments so there are various study options to suit your needs:

• Study from 2 to 6 years part-time
• Study one year full-time
• Postgraduate Certificate
• Postgraduate Diploma
• MSc
• Certificate of Attendance only is also available to top up your CPD activity

Clinical Neuropsychiatry – short continuing professional development courses (CPD)

If a full masters course isn’t for you, there are short CPD courses in your specialist field to enhance your knowledge of a specific area.

Courses are available in:

• Huntington’s Disease
• Tourette Syndrome (http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/postgraduate/taught/med/pg-modules/tourettes-syndrome.aspx)
• Epilepsy: An introduction
• Dementia

More information on any of the above is available at www.mds.bham.ac.uk/clinicalneuro or contact Rachel Howes on 0121 414 3310. Alternatively email clinicalneuro@contacts.bham.ac.uk or hugh.rickards@bsmhft.nhs.uk