Clinical Neuropsychology (Doctor)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology
Length
3.5 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This degree includes coursework, practical placements and a research thesis. First year focuses on acquiring skills and developing candidates’ research topics; second year includes research data collection and practical experience in a range of clinical neuropsychology settings. The remainder of the program includes advanced-level coursework, an extended internship, and completion of the research project.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
22 650
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
APAC-accredited psychology program with at least a B average or equivalent across all years; and APAC-accredited fourth-year
psychology program with Honours of at least upper H2A or equivalent.
Extra requirements
APAC-accredited psychology program with at least a B average or equivalent across all years; and APAC-accredited fourth-year
psychology program with Honours of at least upper H2A or equivalent.
In addition to the standard requirement of two academic referee reports, two professional referee reports are also required. The report forms can be downloaded from the Supplementary Admissions Forms website
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
A limited number of scholarships are available to international applicants. Please note applications close on 30 September 2010.
Career opportunities
Graduates of La Trobe’s programs are employed in a wide variety of positions as psychologists, including key roles in the health and government sectors, in community organisations, research institutions and industry. Psychologists who have graduated from the School’s programs work as clinicians and case managers, psychotherapists, managers, researchers, specialist consultants and advisers, among other roles.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (as of 1 July 2010), membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and specialised supervision leading to full membership of an APS college.
Contact information
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