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UCL Distance Learning Diploma in Clinical Neurology

Programme Directors
Professor Simon Shorvon & Dr Caroline Selai, UCL Institute of Neurology

 A world first – a comprehensive online distance learning Diploma in Clinical Neurology, led by one of the world’s top universities.  

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Why choose this course?

  • The course is run by UCL Institute of Neurology, from Queen Square; a world renowned neurological centre.
  • The online programme is supplemented by regular contact with a personal tutor based at Queen Square.
  • Flexible learning – sessions can be accessed at any time in any location, through the internet.
  • Flexible timing - the course can be completed at a speed suitable for the individual student, typically 18 months.
  • Flexible assessments – these can be completed at any time and in any order during the course.
Queen Square Hospital
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Why Queen Square/UCL?

  • UCL is London’s Global University.
  • It is ranked at number 4 in the 2010 QS world rankings 
  • Together the UCL Institute of Neurology and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery are renowned worldwide for clinical teaching in neurology.
  • Four of the top 12 most highly cited authors working worldwide in neuroscience and behaviour work at Queen Square.
  • The National Hospital at Queen Square was the world’s first specialist neurological hospital, founded in 1860.


The postgraduate Diploma (of 120 credits) will be a valuable asset to the portfolio and career of any medical doctor with an interest in neurology.

Please note, due to the limitations of the online application form for study at UCL you will be asked to accept a Sept 2012 start date for this programme if you apply online, even if you would like to start it sooner.
We will amend your start date manually once an offer has been made.
Students can start this course at any point during the academic year.