In this module you will begin by looking at the evolution of acute pain into chronic pain and the effects of this process on the person. From here you will...

In this module you will begin by looking at the evolution of acute pain into chronic pain and the effects of this process on the person. From here you will examine pharmacotherapeutic approaches to chronic pain alongside common chronic pain conditions and interventions that may provide some relief from pain.

The dissertation requires you to carry out independent research under supervision. It is an opportunity to identify a research question, generate hypotheses...

The dissertation requires you to carry out independent research under supervision. It is an opportunity to identify a research question, generate hypotheses and identify appropriate methods, collect and analyse data, report the work in an article format with 10,000-12,000 words. You can choose a supervisor and a topic from a list circulated to students. The dissertation is a substantial part of the MSc Psychologcal Sciences programme and will contribute 30% of the final overall weighted average mark. The research is typically conducted at the end of term 2 and during term 3, after you have been familiarised with domains, concepts and methods in psychological sciences.  Part-time students should also decide on a project by the end of their first year.

This module covers core topics to develop a comprehensive understanding of visual perception and optics. It will also introduce and develop the students’...

This module covers core topics to develop a comprehensive understanding of visual perception and optics. It will also introduce and develop the students’ knowledge of the principles underlying theoretical and clinical Orthoptics. The module will cover:

Anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual pathway, brain and brainstem.
	Principles of visual function and basic qualitative and quantitative testing methods.
	Fundamentals, and applications, of visual optics.
	Aetiology, effect and correction of refractive error
	Principles of binocular single vision and normal visual development
	Basic knowledge, assessment and documentation of case history and full range of tests for the assessment of binocular single vision
	Classifications, assessment, investigation and management of heterophoria
	Introduction to accommodation, convergence and associated anomalies.
	Personal and professional skills.