Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy

关于课程

The Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy is an accredited combined program that develops advanced expertise in clinical neuropsychology alongside original doctoral research. It focuses on understanding affective, behavioural and cognitive manifestations of central nervous system disease and injury in adults and children. Students build capability in objective assessment and evidence-based approaches, supported by extensive clinical training and a PhD thesis.

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Students develop advanced clinical neuropsychology knowledge spanning clinical neuroscience, assessment, diagnosis and management of brain-related disorders across the lifespan. The course aims to build competency in culturally responsive, objective neuropsychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for complex presentations. It also develops high-level research skills through an original doctoral thesis that contributes new knowledge to the field.

职业成果

Graduates are prepared for advanced practice and research careers in clinical neuropsychology across hospitals, rehabilitation services, and specialist clinical settings. The program supports pathways toward psychologist registration in Australia and progression into a PsyBA-approved registrar program in clinical neuropsychology. Career options also extend to private practice, research organisations, and academic/teaching roles within universities and clinical research units.

Entry requirements

To be eligible, students must be enrolled in the first year of Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) to be considered. Currently enrolled students can apply to transfer to the combined Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/PhD program for the following year. Applications to transfer are opened to currently enrolled Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) students towards the end of their first year.

墨尔本的生活成本**

餐厅 （膳食，便宜的餐厅） A$ 15 - 20	每月租金 （市中心一间卧室） A$ 1,583 - 2,094	每月租金 （中心外有一间卧室） A$ 1,207 - 1,596
运输 （日常的） A$ 7 - 9	每月公用事业费用 （电力、移动和互联网） A$ 240 - 318

平均工资***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)