PY3CNP: Clinical Applications of Neuropsychology

Module code: PY3CNP

Module provider: Psychology; School of Psych and Clin Lang Sci

Credits: 20

Level: 6

When you’ll be taught: Semester 2

Module convenor: Dr Kinjal Doshi , email: k.doshi@reading.edu.my

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Placement information: NA

Academic year: 2025/6

Available to visiting students: Yes

Talis reading list: No

Last updated: 3 April 2025

Overview

Module aims and purpose

Clinical applications of neuropsychology introduces students to the practical applications of clinical neuropsychology, exploring the intricate relationships between the brain and behaviour in healthcare and legal settings. As the demand for psychological support increases, particularly for individuals with neurological conditions, this module equips students with essential knowledge and skills in neuropsychological assessment and intervention.ÌýÌý

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:Ìý

1. Explain the relationship between brain function and behaviour and discuss its relevance to neuropsychological assessment, intervention, and rehabilitation in clinical and healthcare settings. Ìý
2. Apply neuropsychological assessment tools in structured case scenarios to identify cognitive, emotional, and behavioural changes associated with brain dysfunction and propose suitable intervention strategies. Ìý
3. Critically evaluate research, ethical considerations, and legal frameworks in neuropsychology, particularly in relation to mental capacity assessments and forensic applications. Ìý
4. Compare cognitive rehabilitation techniques to assess their potential effectiveness in improving functional outcomes and quality of life for individuals with neuropsychological conditions. Ìý

Module content

This module will incorporate BPS core content in the following areas: Individual differences, biological and cognitive psychology. Through a blend of theoretical learning and practical application, students will explore neuropsychological assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and forensic applications in clinical settings.Ìý

The module covers neuroanatomy, neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative conditions (e.g., autism, dementia), and acquired brain injuries (e.g., stroke). Students will examine mental capacity assessments and forensic considerations, developing an understanding of legal and ethical frameworks in neuropsychological practice.Ìý

Four interactive workshops will provide hands-on experience in:Ìý

• Administering and interpreting neuropsychological assessmentsÌý
• Applying cognitive rehabilitation strategiesÌý
• Analysing case studies of neurological conditionsÌý
• Critically evaluating neuropsychology researchÌý

By the end of the module, students will be able to apply neuropsychological principles to real-world clinical and research settings, preparing them for postgraduate training, clinical practice, or research careers.Ìý

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

This module comprises ten 2-hour seminars and four 1-hour workshops, using a mix of lectures, flipped learning, interactive discussions, and team-based learning to explore key neuropsychological concepts. Workshops will provide hands-on learning opportunities, including case study analysis of neuropsychological assessment and intervention strategies, critical evaluation of research through student-led discussions, interactive cognitive tasks on attention, memory, and executive functioning, and discussions on assessment tools and interventions, particularly in aging and cognitive rehabilitation.Ìý

Students must complete an additional 40 hours of independent study to meet the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) requirement of 240 total study hours. Digital resources will support learning through a curated reading list, discussion forums, examples of neuropsychological assessments, and self-test questions with supplementary online materials. Active engagement is expected through pre-seminar readings, discussions, and applied problem-solving activities.Ìý

Study hours

At least 24 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

Assessments with numerical marks

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of three working days;
• the mark awarded due to the imposition of the penalty shall not fall below the threshold pass mark, namely 40% in the case of modules at Levels 4-6 (i.e. undergraduate modules for Parts 1-3) and 50% in the case of Level 7 modules offered as part of an Integrated Masters or taught postgraduate degree programme;
• where the piece of work is awarded a mark below the threshold pass mark prior to any penalty being imposed, and is submitted up to three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline), no penalty shall be imposed;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

Assessments marked Pass/Fail

• where the piece of work is submitted within three working days of the deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): no penalty will be applied;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than three working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension of the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: /cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/qap/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

Students will be provided with verbal and/or written feedback on a draft version of their oral presentation and will be able to draw on this feedback in order to improve their final submission.ÌýÌý

Reassessment

Additional costs