Applicants should have an APAC-accredited Australian Bachelor's degree with a major in psychology and a minimum grade average of 75 per cent or above or equivalent across all years. Applicants should have completed APAC-accredited fourth-year program in psychology including a major thesis component with an H1 average (80 per cent or above).Applicants will need to provide two academic referee reports and two professional referee reports.
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0
La Trobe's Master of Clinical Neuropsychology degree provides advanced, world-class training that will qualify you to be skilled and effective clinical neuropsychologists, competent to assess and treat adults and children with conditions affecting the brain. We achieve this by delivering a contemporary, evidence-based training program with an equal focus on assessment and intervention; and by employing a competency-based approach to clinical training that integrates theoretical knowledge and practical skill development.
Over two years, you'll learn:
The theory and practice of clinical neuropsychology
Learn the theoretical basis and clinical practice of neuropsychology by completing engaging, practical coursework subjects in neuropsychological syndromes, neuroanatomy, neuropsychological assessment, neuropsychological rehabilitation and more.
Clinical skills
You'll apply this knowledge across three clinical placements in a range of hospital and community settings, including the sought-after La Trobe Psychology Clinic.
Applied research
You'll also produce a research thesis on a topic relevant to clinical neuropsychology that advances knowledge of brain-behaviour relationships and has the potential to make a meaningful difference to people living with brain disorders.
The La Trobe clinical neuropsychology teaching staff are passionate, experienced, and internationally recognised scientist-practitioners who have held numerous professional leadership positions and won several awards for teaching excellence. We care about every one of our students and we are committed to an outstanding standard of training for all.
The opportunity to upgrade to a combined Master of Clinical Neuropsychology/PhD program is available for local applicants after successful completion of the first year of the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology at La Trobe University.
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First year
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First year (120 credit points) |
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Teaching period |
Subject name |
Subject code |
Credit points |
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TE-SEM-1 |
Academic Integrity Module (online) * |
LTU0AIM |
0 |
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TE-SEM-1 |
Counselling and Professional Issues |
PSY5COU |
15 |
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TE-W08-26 |
Clinical Neuroscience and Neuropsychology |
PSY5NPM |
15 |
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TE-SEM-1 |
Psychological Assessment |
PSY5PAX |
15 |
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TE-SEM-1 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum A |
PSY5PNA |
15 |
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TE-SEM-2 |
Neurobiological and Clinical Disorders in Childhood |
PSY5NBC |
15 |
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TE-SEM-2 |
Psychopathology |
PSY5PPY |
15 |
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TE-SEM-2 |
Research Master A |
PSY5RMA |
15 |
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TE-W02-26 or TE-W27-52 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum B |
PSY5PNB |
15 |
Second year
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Second year (120 credit points) |
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Teaching period |
Subject name |
Subject code |
Credit points |
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TE-W08-23 |
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy |
PSY5COG |
15 |
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TE-SEM-1 |
Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology |
PSY5NPP |
15 |
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TE-W02-26 or TE-W27-52 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum C |
PSY5PNC |
15 |
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TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Research Masters B |
PSY5RMB |
15 |
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TE-SEM-2 |
Neuropsychological Recovery, Rehabilitation and Management |
PSY5NRM |
15 |
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TE-W02-26 or TE-W27-52 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum D |
PSY5PND |
15 |
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TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Research Masters C |
PSY5RMC |
15 |
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TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Research Masters D |
PSY5RMD |
15 |
Our graduates are employed as psychologists in a variety of positions, including key roles in the health and government sectors, community organisations and research institutions. They can work as clinical neuropsychologists, managers, researchers, specialist consultants and advisers, among other roles.
Professional recognition
The Master of Clinical Neuropsychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Graduates of the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology may be eligible to apply for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) as a psychologist. Specialist endorsement as a clinical neuropsychologist with the PsyBA is subject to additional registrar requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Graduates of the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology may apply for membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional bodies for details.
530 AUD/year
