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Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) (527CN) // Course structure
Course structure
This course consists of coursework, placement and a minor research thesis (equivalent to 10,000 words).
Coursework consists of 14 classroom-based subjects taken over the two years of the course (see below) and 126 days of Placement (30 days in the first-year and 96 days in the second-year).
Subject options
In order to satisfy the requirements of the Master of Psychology (Clnincal Neuropsychology), students must complete the following subjects:
First-year subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC90003 | Literature Review | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| 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) |
12.5 |
| PSYC90030 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90031 | Adult Psychopathology | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90084 | Neuroanatomy for Neuropsychologists | Semester 1 (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 |
| PSYC90008 | Ethics and Professional Issues | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC90125 | Core Skills in Psychological Practice | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Second-year subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC90079 | Neuropsychology Placement 2A | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PSYC90080 | Neuropsychology Placement 2B | Year Long (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PSYC90023 | Child Psychopathology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90042 | Child Neuropsychological Disorders | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90033 | Neuropsychological Rehabilitation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| PSYC90095 | Thesis (Masters/coursework) Part 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
| PSYC90096 | Thesis (Masters/coursework) Part 2 | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
18.75 |
Last updated: 24 September 2024