Neuropsychology

Neuropsychology is the study of the human brain and its relation to behavior. The UNH Manchester program focuses on the biological basis of human functioning in both normal and pathological states (e.g., dementia, depression) and therefore, prepares students for careers working with individuals with various mental health and neurological conditions. This interdisciplinary program offers a concentration of core and advanced courses in psychology and biology while providing sufficient flexibility for students to customize their education in order to meet specific requirements for their chosen career path, including the health professions.

The neuropsychology program prepares students for a variety of careers within the field of neuroscience, including bachelor-level positions and graduate training in research and health professions. At the bachelor-level, students are prepared for positions in healthcare (e.g., clinical laboratory technologist, psychometrician) and biomedical research (research assistant). The program is also designed to provide the flexibility needed to prepare students for graduate training in the health professions, such as being a physician, physician assistant, psychologist, neuropsychologist, or occupational therapist. Students interested in medical school are able to complete premedical requirements within four years.

A student successfully completing this program will obtain the following competencies:

• Understand fundamental principles in both psychology and biology, such as the scientific method, statistical analysis and cellular biology.
• Understand the biological basis for normal human behavior (e.g. sensation, perception, learning and memory, etc.,) and for common neurological disorders (e.g. dementia, addictions etc.).
• Demonstrate the ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, and integrate peer-reviewed scientific articles in neuroscience. Additionally, students will learn to write literature reviews in American Psychological Association format.
• Understand ethical issues in research and clinical applications of neuropsychology.
• Effectively communicate complex neurobiological topics both orally and in writing.

Secondary and/or university transcript(s) of any coursework taken prior to applying to UNH, with English translations, are required. International documents received by UNH Admissions are verified, scanned, and confidentially destroyed. Official documents submitted will not be returned to the student.

Ideally, the letter should be from a student's school counselor or teacher. UNH does not require more than one recommendation and our preference is to receive no more than two. Excess recommendations may delay the admissions review process.