Master of Psychology - Clinical Neuropsychology
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) at the University of Melbourne enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the premier clinical neuropsychology programs in the country and produces graduates with a detailed understanding of the affective, behavioural and cognitive manifestations of diseases of the central nervous system, particularly those affecting the brain, in adults and children. The Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as providing the required sequence of subjects for graduates wishing to attain generalist registration as a psychologist in Australia, as well as competency in knowledge and skills relevant to the clinical neuropsychology specialisation.Graduates acquire competence in various approaches to the study of brain disease, including basic and applied clinical sciences, and are expected to acquire an understanding of culturally responsive, objective assessment of the many behavioural features of brain diseases that can present across the lifespan.
Subjects
- Literature Review
- Clinical Neuropsychology Placement 1
- Adult Neuropsychological Disorders
- Basic Interventions
- Graduate Research Methods
- Principles of Psychological Assessment
- Adult Psychopathology
- Neuroanatomy for Neuropsychologists
- Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
- Clinical Skills in Neuropsychology
- Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology
- Ethics and Professional Issues
- Core Skills in Psychological Practice
- Neuropsychology Placement 2A
- Neuropsychology Placement 2B
- Child Psychopathology
- Child Neuropsychological Disorders
- Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
- Thesis (Masters/coursework) Part 1
- Thesis (Masters/coursework) Part 2
Standard entry requirements
an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology (namely, a three-year major in psychology as part of an undergraduate degree, plus a fourth year honours specialisation in psychology or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H2A (75%) (or equivalent).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $75,600 International: $121,767 | No |
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