Neuropsychologist

Neuropsychologists are specialist psychologists who support patients with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs) and neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. They work in clinical practice, assessing and diagnosing patients as well as developing specialised treatment plans.

As a Neuropsychologist you could be carrying out a preliminary assessment on a new patient with suspected Parkinson’s disease, liaising with the family members of a patient with Alzheimer’s, developing a treatment plan for a child who has suffered a brain injury in a car accident, carrying out diagnostic tests on an athlete who is recovering from concussion, consulting with a patient’s GP on details of their case and treatment plan, or attending an international conference for neuroscientists and psychologists.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $67,600
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a neuropsychologist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $31,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $89,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 48 months
$0 - $37,100
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Neuroscience

On Campus, Online
24 months
$0 - $42,704
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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