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Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology

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Overview

This degree will help you develop as a scientist-practitioner and be able to make a substantial, advanced, and ongoing contribution to the application of neuropsychological knowledge. The combination of coursework, field placements and a research thesis will help you to become well-grounded in theory and practice, and capable of moving across a range of clinically oriented areas. You will be able to assume full independent professional responsibility in clinical settings and maintain an enquiring research attitude in day-to-day work.

Key features

  • Variety of coursework units, including; neuroanatomy, neuropsychopharmacology, and a significant research component of doctoral dissertation units.
  • Comprehensive practical placements and advanced professional applications seminars.
  • You will have access to the Rod Power Psychology Clinic as well as other research and training facilities including neuropharmacology laboratories.
  • This degree is accredited by The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and approved by the Australian Psychological Society's College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. More information about accreditation is under the Careers tab.

Minimum course duration

3 years

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Suitable if you are a graduate or student of a Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and wish to become a professionally accredited clinical neuropsychologist.

Course fee

AUD $20,768.00 p.a. This is the Course Fee

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

Completion of prerequisite units from the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology or equivalent from another institution.

Admission will be competitive, and consideration will be given to:

  • performance in the prerequisite units
  • quality of your research proposal
  • doctoral referee's report from the academic who agrees to supervise your doctoral research
  • information supplied on a supplementary personal information sheet
  • interview performance

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

What you will study

General requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 96
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

Specific requirements

The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this doctorate

800 level or above Credit Points
Required PSY863 Research Design and Evaluation 4
Required PSYN808 Developmental Neuropsychology 4
Required PSYN811 Cognitive Neuropsychology 4
Required PSYN823 Neuropsychopathology 4
Required PSYN825 Research Proposal 8
Required PSYN840 Neuropsychological Disorders 4
Required PSYN841 Neuropsychopharmacology 4
Required PSYN842 Psychological Assessment II 4
Required PSYN843 Behavioural Management and Psychopathology 4
Required PSYN847 Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and Intervention 4
Required PSYN849 Supervised Practical Placement I 4
Required PSYN850 Supervised Practical Placement II 0
Required PSYN851 Supervised Practical Placement III 0
Required PSYN852 Supervised Practical Placement IV 0
Required PSYN853 Psychological Assessment I 4
Required PSYN855 Neuroanatomy for Neuropsychologists 4
Required PSYN856 Supervised Practical Placement V 4
Required PSYN857 Professional Practice 1 0
Required PSYN858 Professional Practice 2 0
Required PSYN859 Professional Practice 3 0
Required PSYN860 Professional Practice 4 0
Required either PSY968 Advanced Professional Applications Seminar
or PSY971 Advanced Professional Applications Seminar 4
Required either PSY969 Doctoral Dissertation 1
or PSY972 Doctoral Dissertation (Supplementary) 1 16
Required either PSY970 Doctoral Dissertation 2
or PSY973 Doctoral Dissertation (Supplementary) 2 16
Total credit points required to satisfy this doctorate 96

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.

Careers

Accreditation

The Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and approved by the Australian Psychological Society's College of Clinical Neuropsychologists. You will be eligible to apply for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia after completing your degree. Completion of the Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology leads to endorsement as a clinical neuropsychologist in Australia.

Career Opportunities

There are a range of career opportunities available in public and private hospital settings, private practice, consultancy, and educational institutions.

Why choose Macquarie?

Why choose Macquarie for postgraduate study

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Our flexibility means that you can transfer degrees, study part-time or by correspondence, and listen to your lectures remotely through iLecture.

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Contact us

Administrative Enquiries
Mr Marcus Ockenden
T: +61 2 9850 8087
E: psy.pgofficer@mq.edu.au
www.psy.mq.edu.au


Academic Enquiries
Dr Jennifer Batchelor
T: +61 2 9850 8012
E: jennifer.batchelor@mq.edu.au

Apply

Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology

MQ course code: DPSYCNPSY

Apply

1. Find your chosen course in the Postgraduate Course List. Check that the course is offered in the Session that you are applying for and the application method will be shown in the 'Apply to' column.

2. Complete the Application form and follow the instructions for methods to submit and closing dates.

3. Check the Postgraduate Forms webpage to determine if your course also requires a Supplementary Form to be submitted.

Applications for Session 2 2012 open on Thursday 5th April 2012.

Re-admission

If you have previously enrolled and would like to re-apply for the same course, you do not re-apply through UAC.

  1. Print and complete the MQ Postgraduate Re-admission Form (PDF)
  2. View the Postgraduate Course List for 2012 (PDF) for specific information required to complete the application form

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