Program Overview

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Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology serves as a bridging degree to allow individuals who are qualified as Clinical Psychologists, with the Psychology Board of Australia and have completed at least a master's degree or equivalent in Clinical Psychology, to up skill in Clinical Neuropsychology, allowing them eligibility for endorsement as a Clinical Neuropsychologist with AHPRA.

About the Course

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology is a 2-year part-time, 48 point course.

Quick Details

• Status: Unavailable
• Locations:
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1
• Weekly contact time: Please refer to the UWA handbook.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 53390
• This course is not available to international student visa holders

Course Structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

Core

• Take all units (48 points):
  • PSYC5531 Assessment and Intervention—Adult Complex Disorders (6)
  • PSYC5534 Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology (6)
  • PSYC5536 Neuropsychology 1 (6)
  • PSYC5537 Neuropsychology 2 (6)
  • PSYC5538 Neuropsychology Placement I (6)
  • PSYC5539 Human Neuroanatomy and Neuropsychology (6)
  • PSYC5903 Placement I (6)
  • PSYC5904 Placement II (6)

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) an accredited Master of Clinical Psychology, or an accredited Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) completed a thesis project in their Masters or Doctoral program with a content area relevant to the field of clinical neuropsychology
(2) Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes meeting the Board's English language registration standard.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on—
(a) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA;
and
(c) a curriculum vitae summarising relevant occupational and practical experience, as recognised by UWA;
and
(d) an interview in which eligible applicants will be assessed based on the personal qualities considered desirable in psychology with invitation to attend the interview based on 5(a), (b) and (c) and the interview quota for that year;
and
(e) the intake quota for that year.

English Competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Course-Specific English Competency

For entry into this program, applicants must be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, which includes meeting the Board's English language registration standard.

Application Checklist

Before submitting your application, make sure to go through the checklist to ensure your application is eligible for submission.

• Have you ensured that by the application closing date you will satisfy the entry requirements for your chosen program, including eligibility for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia?
• Have you provided certified academic transcripts of any tertiary studies that you completed at a university other than UWA?
• Have you provided a personal statement outlining your reasons for applying for the program (maximum of one page)?
• Have you asked your academic referees to complete the referee's report by the application closing date in the Psychology Reference Portal?
  • Please note there is a subscription cost of $AUD55 to use the Psychology Reference Portal.
• Have you provided a Curriculum Vitae, which includes:
  1. The names and contact details of two academic referees supporting your application.
  2. Details of any occupational or practical experience of relevance to the program.
• All international applicants: Have you provided IELTS Academic results no more than 2 years old?
• All international qualifications: Have you provided an assessment of your overseas qualification(s) from the Australian Psychological Society?

Fees and Scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.

Domestic Student Fees

Annual course fee

2025

Full-Fee Paying Place $25,000.00

For Full-Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.

Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course type to find out more. Fees are subject to annual indexation.

More information on how fees are calculated.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Cost of Living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Course Accreditation

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology (53390) is a level 4 program accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates are eligible to pursue endorsement in the area of clinical neuropsychology after completion of the Psychology Board of Australia's Registrar Program.

Careers and Further Study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

This course is a step toward becoming prepared for opportunities in research and academic settings, as well as clinical work as a Neuropsychologist.

Further Study

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology is a specific individual course.

Why Study with Us?

Psychology can take you anywhere and everywhere. Psychology is relevant to almost any human endeavour, meaning a psychology degree, or some complementary psychology studies, are relevant not only for traditional psychology careers, but for a wide range of careers.

Teaching Excellence

• Learn from experts who operate at the cutting edge of the discipline. We don’t just teach the textbooks, we conduct the work in the textbooks.
• Our teaching standards are high and teaching is constantly evaluated by our students. Our scores are among the best at UWA, with about 90 per cent of our students agreeing or strongly agreeing that we provide a good educational experience.
• We offer fantastic student support staff to provide you with advice and guidance.

Research Excellence

• You'll be involved in the cutting-edge research from your first year of postgraduate study.
• Our School has received the top rating of 5 in all three rounds of the Commonwealth’s Excellence in Research for Australia exercises (2010, 2012, 2015). Our research is rated as 'well above world standard'. We are one of only two Australian psychology schools to achieve this.
• We consistently rank in the top 100 psychology departments in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024) and are the only WA school in the top 100.

Industry Connections

• We offer work-integrated learning through our large network of corporate partners.
• Our postgraduate programs are leading the way in terms of research-integration, evidence-based practice and innovation. Our students are in high demand across many sectors.
• UWA is an international hub for the areas of Business and Industrial and Organisational Psychology, and we have strong links with various industries.
• Our clinical programs are recognised as among the very best in the country, and we have extensive networks with clinical service providers.

Student Choice

• UWA courses are progressive, flexible, and benchmarked against the world’s best.
• Flexibility means you're not locked into a named degree from first year.
• Graduates are equipped with communication and critical thinking skills at the highest international standards, and are trained to have a interdisciplinary, global perspective.