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    Master of Clinical Neuropsychology
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    University of New South Wales

    Master of Clinical Neuropsychology

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    114034J

    Credit point

    48 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 55,500  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Master of Clinical Neuropsychology

    About

    Seeking to upskill and widen your professional opportunities in the field of neuropsychology? This one-year full-time postgraduate degree is designed for practising clinical psychologists who want to upgrade their skills in neuropsychology.

    Through supervised practice in a range of clinical settings, you’ll learn to assess and develop treatment plans for patients with developmental, neuropsychiatric, neurological and degenerative disorders. You’ll develop advanced knowledge of how neuropsychological disorders impact patients across the lifespan. And you’ll build the professional acumen to operate with autonomy and professionalism in a range of clinical contexts.

    The Master of Clinical Neuropsychology is offered as a one-year, stand-alone masters, providing a pathway to gain formal endorsement as a clinical neuropsychologist.

    Global leader in psychology

    The UNSW School of Psychology is one of the best in Australia. We’re ranked 25th in the world for psychology*, attracting award-winning staff and competitive funding for research and innovation.

    State of the art facilities

    Our teaching facilities include world-leading behavioural neuroscience and cognitive testing laboratories that allow you to design and implement your own psychological research and independently analyse cognition and brain function.

    Most employable graduates^

    The UNSW School of Psychology has strong links with professional neuropsychology practitioners and organisations including the National Comprehensive Dementia Hub at Prince of Wales Hospital. You can grow your network while you study and leverage our partnerships to find a rewarding job after graduation.

    *QS World University Rankings by Subject

    ^Most Employable Graduates, AFR Top 100 Future Leaders Awards in 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, applicants must have successfully completed a 6-year APAC accredited sequence of study in psychology, including a major research thesis. All degrees must be submitted as part of your direct application to confirm your study sequence.

    All applicants must currently be registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology or equivalent.

    As part of your application, you must provide:

    • A brief (3-page max) professional curriculum vitae/resume including relevant psychological practice, both paid and volunteer, with a brief outline of duties.
    • A completed copy of the School of Psychology's Supplementary Application Form. Once completed, please save a copy of the form and upload it to your Apply Online application.
    • A 1-page biopsychosocial case formulation for a de-identified client (or hypothetical client) with cognitive dysfunction.

    In addition, you will need at least two professional referee reports. Your referees will submit these reports directly to the  Australian Psychology Post-Graduate Program Reference Request System. This is not submitted as part of your application to UNSW.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Medicine & Health

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics & Food Innovation: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)

    The following programs require 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    • Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) including double degree
    • Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
    • Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
    • Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management:7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    The Master of Clinical Neuropsychology provides a pathway to gain endorsement as a clinical neuropsychologist from the PsyBA. As a fully-endorsed clinical neuropsychologist, you’ll gain access to a range of career opportunities within the field of neuropsychology.

    You’ll be able to work in a variety of clinical settings, helping patients manage and minimise the impacts of developmental, neuropsychiatric, neurological and degenerative disorders. We’re experiencing increasing demand for qualified clinical neuropsychologists as a result of our aging population and improved NDIS funding to support the daily living skills of individuals with a cognitive impairment. Your combined clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology training will provide a unique advantage in the job market and allow you to take up a variety of positions.

    Jobs in clinical neuropsychology:

    • Clinical neuropsychologist
    • Clinical pediatric neuropsychologist
    • Neuropsychology researcher or academic
    • Director of a neuropsychology practice

    Accreditation

    This program is seeking accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a sixth year of study, leading to registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for Associate Membership with the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (CCN).

    After completing a further 18 months of supervised practice (the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program), you can apply to the PsyBA for full membership and endorsement as a clinical neuropsychologist.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 55,500 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Master of Clinical Neuropsychology

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