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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Once you graduate, you can be employed as a psychologist in a wide variety of positions, including many key roles in the health and government sectors, community organisations, research institutions and industry. Clinical neuropsychologists who have graduated from the School of Psychology and Public Health's programs work as clinicians and case 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.