Program Overview

Program Overview

The Brain Injury course is a 20-credit microcredential that explores the neuropsychiatric aspects of brain injury. It covers the various causes of brain injury and their impact on behavior and mental health. Students will learn to identify and treat psychiatric conditions, work collaboratively across disciplines, and address ethical and legal issues.

Course Details

• Duration: 8 days
• Delivery Format: In person
• Start Date: 2025/26 dates to be confirmed
• Award: Microcredential (20 credits)
• Campus: Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Course Structure

• Attendance Required: 10 sessions of 3 hours, on Thursdays
• Course Dates: Normally runs March - June
• Assessment: One 3000-word essay
• Academic Leads:
  • Professor Hugh Rickards - Consultant in Neuropsychiatry and Programme Lead
  • Dr. Abbas Lohawala, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, BSMHFT
• Lectures: Most lectures are from visiting consultants, professionals, and researchers in the field

Entry Requirements

Please note that entry requirements are not specified in detail within the provided context, but it is advised to contact the Postgraduate Administrator for full requirements.

Fees and Scholarships

• Fees for 2025/26 Entry:
  • Microcredential (Home): £1,211
  • Microcredential (International): £3,374
  • Non-credit: £1,011.20

Application Process

• Choosing the Course: Students can choose to study this course as either a microcredential or a non-credit CPD short course.
• Application Deadline:
  • Applicants eligible for Home fees: a minimum of 6 weeks before the module start date
  • Applicants eligible for Overseas fees: a minimum of 3 months before the module start date
• Note: Once registered for the microcredential, students cannot swap for the non-credit short course version, and vice versa.