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Master of Clinical Neuropsychology

  • Masters (Coursework)

Seeking to upskill and widen your professional opportunities in the field of neuropsychology?

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$38,000 per year / $53,500 total

About this course

Overview

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.

Key features

The Master of Clinical Neuropsychology allows practising clinical psychologists to specialise in neuropsychology. The program focuses on developing clinical and professional skills to help students graduate confident, informed and job-ready.

Accredited program

The Master of Clinical Neuropsychology was developed in line with the Area of Practice Endorsement standard (Clinical Neuropsychology) of the Psychology Board (PysBA) of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Problem-based learning

In a supervised clinical setting, students will explore fundamentals in ethics, brain function and its disorders, assessment approaches, interventions and professional issues. Weekly lectures are combined with case-based tutorials and practical demonstrations.

Career advancement

Accelerate your career in the field of psychology with an industry-recognised masters degree in clinical neuropsychology. Unlock new career opportunities and join a cohort of highly sought-after postgraduate students from a global top 20 university.*

* QS World University Rankings, 2023.

Why study this degree at UNSW?

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.

Program Code
8266
CRICOS Code
114034J
Campus
Kensington
Total Units of Credit (UOC)
48

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.

  • Applicants must:

    • Demonstrate their competency in speaking and communicating in English is sufficient to practise the psychology profession.
    • Satisfy both UNSW's English language requirements
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      and those required by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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    All applicants, domestic and international, are encouraged to use AHPRA's Pathways diagram for all professions

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    (under 'Additional resources') to guide their understanding of AHPRA's requirements.
    • You'll need to provide proof of registration and endorsement from the Psychology Board of Australia in your application. You can download a copy of your Certificate of Registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), which shows your current registration and endorsement area.
    • Students with an overseas psychology qualification(s) must have their qualification(s) assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) to determine the qualification(s) equivalency to an Australian psychology degree prior to submitting their application to UNSW.
    • Applicants will be selected competitively based on interview and assessment processes.
    • Term 1 is the only available intake
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      for this program.

    For more information, please refer to our FAQs.

  • 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.

  • Applicants must:

    • Demonstrate their competency in speaking and communicating in English is sufficient to practise the psychology profession.
    • Satisfy both UNSW's English language requirements and those required by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

    All applicants, domestic and international, are encouraged to use AHPRA's Pathways diagram for all professions (under 'Additional resources') to guide their understanding of AHPRA's requirements.

    • You'll need to provide proof of registration and endorsement from the Psychology Board of Australia in your application. You can download a copy of your Certificate of Registration from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), which shows your current registration and endorsement area.
    • Students with an overseas psychology qualification(s) must have their qualification(s) assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) to determine the qualification(s) equivalency to an Australian psychology degree prior to submitting their application to UNSW.
    • Applicants will be selected competitively based on interview and assessment processes.
    • Term 1 is the only available intake for this program.

    For more information, please refer to our FAQs.

Study locations

Kensington

Career pathways

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

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(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.