Program Overview

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Master of Clinical Neuropsychology

The Master of Clinical Neuropsychology is a one-year full-time postgraduate degree designed for practising clinical psychologists who want to upgrade their skills in neuropsychology. Through supervised practice in a range of clinical settings, students learn to assess and develop treatment plans for patients with developmental, neuropsychiatric, neurological, and degenerative disorders.

Overview

This program is seeking accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a sixth year of study, leading to registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA). Upon graduation, students are eligible for Associate Membership with the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (CCN).

Key Features

• Accredited program: Developed in line with the Area of Practice Endorsement standard (Clinical Neuropsychology) of the Psychology Board (PysBA) of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Problem-based learning: Students explore fundamentals in ethics, brain function, and its disorders, assessment approaches, interventions, and professional issues in a supervised clinical setting.
• Career advancement: Accelerate your career in the field of psychology with an industry-recognised master's degree in clinical neuropsychology.

Why Study at UNSW?

• Global leader in psychology: The UNSW School of Psychology is one of the best in Australia, ranked #3 in Australia and =#37 globally for psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
• State of the art facilities: World-leading behavioural neuroscience and cognitive testing laboratories.
• Most employable graduates: UNSW has strong links with professional neuropsychology practitioners and organisations.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must have:

• Successfully completed a 6-year APAC-accredited sequence of study in psychology, including a major research thesis.
• Current registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, or equivalent.
• Provided a brief professional curriculum vitae, a completed Supplementary Application Form, and a 1-page biopsychosocial case formulation for a de-identified client.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate competency in speaking and communicating in English sufficient to practise the psychology profession and satisfy both UNSW's English language requirements and those required by AHPRA.

Program Structure

The Master of Clinical Neuropsychology includes seven courses: three academic and four professional. Each term, students take one academic course and one professional practice course. The program focuses on aging and interventions, with supervised professional practice working with real patients to assess and create treatment plans.

Full Program Structure

• Coursework:
  • Clinical Neuropsychology 1: Disruptions 6 UOC
  • Clinical Neuropsychology 2: Lifespan 6 UOC
  • Clinical Neuropsychology 3: Interventions 6 UOC
• Professional Practice:
  • Neuropsychology Professional and Ethical Practice 1 (NPEP1) 6 UOC
  • Neuropsychology Professional and Ethical Practice 2 (NPEP2) 12 UOC
  • Neuropsychology Professional and Ethical Practice 3 (NPEP3) 12 UOC
  • Professional Psychological Practice 0 UOC

Future Careers

The Master of Clinical Neuropsychology provides a pathway to gain endorsement as a clinical neuropsychologist from the PsyBA. Graduates can work in various clinical settings, helping patients manage and minimise the impacts of developmental, neuropsychiatric, neurological, and degenerative disorders.

Jobs in Clinical Neuropsychology

• Clinical neuropsychologist
• Clinical pediatric neuropsychologist
• Neuropsychology researcher or academic
• Director of a neuropsychology practice

How to Apply

Applications open on 1 August 2025 and close 3 pm AEDT, 31 October 2025, for domestic and onshore international students. The application process involves submitting an application, receiving acknowledgement, sharing references, and potentially attending an interview or assessment centre.

Fees & Scholarships

2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee: $42,000* 2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree: $42,000* *Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may vary accordingly.

Scholarships

UNSW awards over $83 million in scholarships each year, with a range of scholarships available for domestic and international students.