How do I become a neuropsychologist
Get qualified to work as a neuropsychologist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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The average salary for clinical psychologists in Australia is $67,600 per annum, though fully qualified Neuropsychologists can expect to earn much more than this.PLEASE NOTE: These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
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There are 13,500 clinical psychologists currently working in Australia, some of these are Neuropsychologists. They are employed by hospitals and community health organisations, not-for-profits, and government agencies. Some Neuropsychologists have their own private practice or work in research and academic roles.
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Neuropsychologists in Australia are registered with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Steps to registration include the following:
- Completing an approved Bachelor’s degree in psychology such as a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Psychological Science, or Bachelor of Science (Psychology). Though if you are serious about a career in neuropsychology try the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Cognitive Neuroscience).
- Obtaining your Master of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology).
- Undertaking a one-year internship.
- Passing the National Psychology Exam.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Further reading
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5th August 2021Neuropsychologist careers
Neuropsychologists are specialist psychologists who support patients with Acquired Brain Injuries (ABIs) and neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. They work in clinical practice, assessing and diagnosing patients as well as developing specialised treatment plans.
As a Neuropsychologist you could be carrying out a preliminary assessment on a new patient with suspected Parkinson’s disease, liaising with the family members of a patient with Alzheimer’s, developing a treatment plan for a child who has suffered a brain injury in a car accident, carrying out diagnostic tests on an athlete who is recovering from concussion, consulting with a patient’s GP on details of their case and treatment plan, or attending an international conference for neuroscientists and psychologists.
