MSc Clinical Neuroscience: Stroke

The Master's in Clinical Neuroscience-Strokes is a graduate study program offered by University College London (UCL). This course is designed to provide students with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge about strokes, an essential facet of Clinical Neurology. It equips the students with the necessary skills to make intuitive decisions in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of Stroke patients. Course Content: The course encompasses the basics of Neurology, covers neurological examination and diagnosis, understanding the principles of therapeutic intervention, and provides exposure to Neuroimaging methods to ground students in the diagnosis and management of Stroke patients. It also highlights recent developments and future directions of stroke research, along with statistics and critical appraisal. Finally, the course involves a research project contributing to a third of the course, which provides firsthand research experience.Key Modules: The main modules include Understanding Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack, Identifying Causes and Preventing Strokes, Acute Stroke, Rehabilitation and Long Term Recovery after Stroke, Statistics, Ethics, and Conducting a Research Project.Accreditations: The Royal College of Physicians accredits this program. Successful completion of the course leads to 30 CPD (Continued Professional Development) credits.Future Careers: Successful completion of the course prepares students for a potential clinical career in Stroke, Neurology, or acute Medicine. It also equips them to pursue a research or academic career. The course provides a solid foundation for professionals aiming to work in health services, clinical guidelines, industry, or medical writing.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page. LINK