Clinical Neuropsychology (Doctor)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2011
Award
Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology
Length
3.5 years full-time, or up to 7 years part-time
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
Application
Apply for entry before the end of October. Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships
Fee type
Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
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/postgraduatesVarious scholarships are available for Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents.
Prerequisites
Three-year APAC-accredited psychology qualification with at least B average or equivalent across all years and APAC-accredited fourth-year in psychology with at least upper H2A Honours or
equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
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
This course provides the specialist training required to gain registration as a professional psychologist with the Victorian Psychologists Registration Board, to gain membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and eligibility for specialised supervision leading to full membership of an APS college.
Contact information
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