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Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/Doctor of Philosophy (080CN) // Course structure
About this course
Principal Coordinator
Jacqueline Anderson
Contact
Course coordinator
Associate Professor Jacqueline Anderson
jfande@unimelb.edu.au@unimelb.edu.au
Course structure
This course consists of the coursework and placement components of the Master of Psychology (Neuropsychology) together with a full PhD research thesis in Psychology.
Coursework consists of 13 classroom-based subjects taken over the first three years of this four-year course (see below).
PhD: A range of University policies and procedures apply to students enrolled in Higher Degrees by Research. Students should familiarise themselves with these policies. Refer to the policy library
Subject options
In order to satisfy the requirements of the combined Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology)/PhD, students must complete the following subjects:
First-year subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC90003 | Research Proposal | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
| PSYC90039 | Clinical Neuropsychology Placement 1 | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PSYC90032 | Adult Neuropsychological Disorders | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PSYC90006 | Basic Interventions | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90029 | Graduate Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90030 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90031 | Adult Psychopathology | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90007 | Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90082 | Clinical Skills in Neuropsychology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90083 | Neuroscience and Psychopharmacology | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90084 | Neuroanatomy for Neuropsychologists | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90008 | Ethics and Professional Issues | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Second-year subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC80004 | PhD Research | Time-based Research (On Campus - Parkville) |
0 |
| PSYC90079 | Neuropsychology Placement 2A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PSYC90033 | Neuropsychological Rehabilitation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Third-year subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC80004 | PhD Research | Time-based Research (On Campus - Parkville) |
0 |
| PSYC90080 | Neuropsychology Placement 2B | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PSYC90042 | Child Neuropsychological Disorders | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90023 | Child Psychopathology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Fourth-year subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC80004 | PhD Research | Time-based Research (On Campus - Parkville) |
0 |
Last updated: 13 December 2023