Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Neuropsychology)
Monash University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C
Whether you want to get ahead in your career faster, or improve your knowledge, a Monash postgraduate degree can give you a distinct advantage. This course provides doctoral training in both advanced clinical neuropsychology and advanced research. Once completed, you will be eligible for full registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, and an area of practice endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology following completion of the 2 year registrar program.
Designed for
Psychology graduates interested in a career in clinical neuropsychology
Subjects
- Clinical neuropsychology
Standard entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field
- A course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty and committee as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field
- A master's degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners' reports will be taken into account
- Have qualifications which in the opinion of GRC are deemed equivalent.
Recognition
Once completed, students will be eligible for full registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, and an area of practice endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology following completion of the 2-year registrar program.
Study pathways
The course prepares students for careers in a broad range of settings, including in acute hospitals, rehabilitation centres, aged care programs, psychiatric settings, paediatric facilities and private practice.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Clayton | International: $152,400 | No |
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Further information
This course requires attendance at off-campus practical placements which may occur in a range of locations.
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