Psychology - Clinical Neuropsychology
Do you want to explore disorders that affect the brain and connect scientific knowledge to recovery? Do you want to help children, adults and older people regain their independence and strength?
The growing attention to neuropsychological issues calls for highly trained clinical and scientific neuropsychologists who can:
• investigate a wide range of brain-related disorders — from ADHD and autism to neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injury
• adequately diagnose, treat and unravel complex conditions through scientific research
• work with advanced techniques such as neuropsychological tests, neuroimaging and electrophysiology to see the brain in action
• combine knowledge with practical experience to improve patients' quality of life
• operate both clinically and scientifically, for example through an internship and a master's thesis.
With the knowledge and skills you gain in this Master's programme, you can make a difference for patients as well as contribute to the advancement of neuropsychology. You will learn how to research, diagnose, and treat disorders, and combine clinical practice with scientific research to promote recovery and improve quality of life.
- IELTS: 6.5 - overall; 6.5 - speaking; 6.5 - writing
- TOEFL iBT: 90 - overall; 22- speaking; 24 - writing
- Cambridge C1 Advanced/Cambridge C2 Proficiency: A, B or C
Your previous education and chosen master track determine the application procedure and whether you are eligible for admission to the master or a possible premaster. Check https://www.rug.nl/(...)-masters-psychologie to find the admission requirements that apply to you.
Selection Procedure
For this master's track, there is a selection process. For more information, please have a look at this page.
Job prospects
What is a neuropsychologist doing?
- Working as a neuropsychologist in clinical practice (neuropsychological assessment and treatment of patients).
- Research in clinical populations (PhD trajectory).
- Policymaker in science or clinical practice.
Career services BSS
Where do you want to work after your studies? You can contact Career Services already during your studies. They will help you orientate on your career, develop your skills, apply for jobs and find an internship.
Job examples
- Neuropsychologist
in general and academic hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, school support services, epilepsy centres, forensic hospitals, institutions for the mental disabled, psychiatric centres etc.
- Researcher
in the field of clinical neuropsychology, e.g. research focused on neuropsychological impairments in patients with neurological or psychiatric conditions or studying the efficacy of neuropsychological treatment.
- Policymaker in science or clinical practice
For example, positions as coordinator or large research projects, manager in higher education, administration, in research institutes or pharmaceutical companies.
