Master of Clinical Neuropsychology
Course code/s: SMCNP - Melbourne
Coordinator: Professor Glynda Kinsella
Enquiries: (03) 9479 1984
The coursework degrees provide the specialist training for registration as a professional psychologist, for membership of the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC), and eligibility for specialist supervision leading to full membership of the relevant college. In keeping with the scientist–professional model of professional training, emphasis is placed on the application of research, which is based on developments in psychological knowledge. The Doctor of Psychology (Research) is a research degree with professional training in clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology.
Admission requirements
Master of Psychology applicants must normally have completed:
- a three year program in psychology accredited by the APAC attaining a B average or equivalent at least across all years and
- an APAC-accredited fourth year program in psychology at an Honours grade of at least an upper H2A or equivalent.
Applicants for a Master of Psychology degree are ranked based on their academic and professional suitability for selecting candidates for interview. The interview is used as the final means of selecting candidates for entry into the programs. A quota may be imposed on enrolments, based on available supervision and facilities. Applications usually close at the end of October.
Course structure
| Components of course | Credit points (% in brackets) |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 100 (40) |
| Practical placements | 70 (30) |
| Research | 70 (30) |
First year core subjects (120 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Behavioural and Cognitive-Behavioural Theory, Assessment and Practice | PSY5CBT | 10 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Clinical Neuropsychology Case Analysis and Professional Issues A | PSY5NCA | 5 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Counselling Skills and Professional Issues | PSY5CPI | 10 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Clinical Neuroscience | PSY5NEU | 10 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Neuropsychological Models, Syndromes and Assessment | PSY5NMS | 10 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Psychological Assessment | PSY5PAS | 10 |
|
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Master’s Research A | PSY5NRA | 10 |
|
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Master’s Research B | PSY5NRB | 10 |
|
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum A | PSY5NPA | 10 |
|
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum B | PSY5NPB | 10 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Clinical Neuropsychology Case Analysis and Professional Issues B | PSY5NCB | 5 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Methods for the Scientist Practitioner | PSY5MSP | 10 |
| TE-SEM-2 | Psychopathology (Adult and Elderly) | PSY5PAD | 10 |
Second year core subjects (120 credit points)
| Teaching period | Subject name | Subject code | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | Clinical Neuropsychology Case Analysis and Professional Issues C | PSY5NCC | 5 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Developmental Neuropsychology | PSY5PNP | 5 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Neuropsychiatry | PSY5NPS | 5 |
| TE-SEM-1 | Neuropsychological Recovery, Rehabilitation and Aged Care | PSY5NRR | 10 |
|
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Masters Research C | PSY5NRC | 20 |
|
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Masters Research D | PSY5NRD | 20 |
|
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum C | PSY5NPC | 30 |
|
TE-SEM-1 or TE-SEM-2 |
Clinical Neuropsychology Practicum D | PSY5NPD | 20 |
| TE-SEM-1 or 2 | Clinical Neuropsychology Case Analysis and Professional Issues D | PSY5NCD | 5 |