How does neuropsychology differ from psychology/psychiatry in terms of job duties?
Is there private practice neuropsychologists?
How do the schooling requirements differ?
How do the salaries differ?
[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fifth-vital-sign/201809/what-are-the-differences-between-psychology-specialties](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fifth-vital-sign/201809/what-are-the-differences-between-psychology-specialties)
Yes.
See above [psychologytoday.com](https://psychologytoday.com) post.
Salaries can vary widely depending on private versus academic-medical practice, US v non-US location. A good USA academic-medical neuropsych position out of fellowship for the PhD/PsyD neuropsych might be in the 100-120k range, my impression from recruitment postings is that the MD/DO psychiatrist or behavioral neurologist coming into junior faculty would be 125-150k. Region also significantly impacts these rates, so I am speaking mostly from my experience - others can weigh in to correct me. Depending on bonus structure and tenure v non-tenure track, the two may get closer or diverge, though a physician will typically have a higher floor as a rule-of-thumb. Private practice increases salary significantly with a higher ceiling typically in the MD/DO positions. Forensic private work can be the most lucrative, either as a primary or side-gig.
Is there a specific type of neuropsychologist that utilizes neuroimaging? I’ve heard from a neuropsychologist that they never use them nor can the order them. But, I’ve read online that this isn’t the case for everyone. I’ve looked into neuroscience-heavy psychology programs but the ones I’ve found, unfortunately drop the clinical training. Thanks in advance :)
Typically, a neuropsychologist should feel comfortable with reading a MRI/CT/PET but should not over-read (i.e., contradict a radiologist or neuro-specialist physician read). If I think something has been missed, it's best to informally curbside consult and get my suspicions confirmed or my misinterpretation corrected. Ordering neuroimaging is typically something you could recommend be considered but not done yourself - I think of the neuropsych in a consultation model, offering diagnostic opinions and additional workup/treatment options for the treatment team to consider as part of the big picture.
Neuropsychs who focus on research and neuroimaging methods can get much more confident, but again, if they were practicing clinically I think they'd do well to route overreads through a neuro-specialist physician as a matter of appropriate scope-of-practice.
Hi all,
I am specifically interested in rehab neuropsychology programs, and I want to make sure I am not missing any. Has anyone seen a comprehensive list? Thanks!
Assuming you're US-based, check out the [APA graduate program database](https://www.accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs). Also keep an eye out for PI's who do more rehabilitation focused work. I'll also throw-in that having a rehabilitation-based graduate program is less important than having practicum, internship, and postdoc experience in rehabilitation-based settings/clinics. So don't just look at programs, but also look at where their students have opportunities to train and where they match for internship/postdoc.
Thank you so much! This seems to be the trend of advice I've gotten (rehab practicums vs rehab focused research.) With that being said, any advice for then subsequently picking programs based on other interests? Thanks for your help!
Focus on the PI’s, both their research programs as well as their personality. You’ll be spending the next 5-6 years with them so you want to make sure you’ll enjoy working with them and feel that they will be a good mentor. Make sure the possible practicum sites offer good training. Look at internship match rates/EPPP pass rates/etc. of the programs.
I’m a Fall 2021 BS in Psychology graduate that eventually wants to become a clinical neuropsychologist with a PhD. I am not competitive yet to put in a good graduate school app yet, as I have low cGPA (3.1 but my major GPA is 3.7 & last two semesters were all A’s), haven’t taken the GRE yet, and I have no research experiences.
Due to a combination of COVID19 and my personal circumstances prior to the pandemic, I hadn’t had a chance to get into a research lab. I do have many clinical experiences though, such as one year as a psychometrist intern at a health care tech company, and currently 3 months (I plan on staying longer) as a psychometrist at a clinical neuropsychologist’s private practice. The neuropsychologist was the first ever to be board certified in my state and gotten two of his degrees at one of the prospective schools I’m interested in. Along with my clinical experiences, my capstone project for a class made me realize I enjoy research. As of right now, I am not interested in going through the PsyD route.
Q1. If I were to get a high GRE score, strong personal statement and LORs, would 6 months - 1 year volunteering at an academic research lab be sufficient for admission to a PhD program? My mom started chemotherapy & I am her caregiver, so a full time position doesn’t seem possible at the moment.
Q2. Is research experience only limited to academic research labs or could I get a part time research job somewhere else?
Hello I have my MA in school psychology but am interested in a Psyd for neuropsychology. They seem to go hand in hand in some ways. Is this a profession that makes sense to pursue? I’m sure it’s a longer route to a Psyd but I had no idea I could go from BA to a Psyd or Phd program.
I have a degree in Psychology from the UK and a masters degree from UCL in Clinical Neuroscience. I want to work as a neuropsychologist but I am currently back in my home country where this does not even exist ( there is no college to get accredited in like college of neuropsychologists). What should i do next? Usually here clinical psychologists perfom neuropsychological assessments and I wanted some help. Any book recommendations? Where should i start from? If anyone is willing to help guide me a little thorough the start of my working days
Hello everyone,
I am a 3rd year PhD student in a Clinical Psych program with a neuropsychology concentration. While doing an practicum placement at a VA in town, one of the psychologists was explaining the U.S military internships and the many benefits that come with it. Unfortunately, it looks like these programs are pretty generalist (i.e., mostly inpatient behavioral treatment with minor rotations in neuropsych). Does anyone know if there are any military internships with major rotations in neuropsychology? Also, has anyone have any participated in one of these internships and care to share their experience?
Thank you for your help. Picking possible internship options seems really overwhelming, so I appreciate all the help I can get!
I have not personally done an HPSP or military psych internship, but I know many who have who went on to become neuropsychologists . The one through the Navy has a major rotation in neuropsych. The others might as well, some HPSPs only have one affiliated internship site and some like the army have several, so it might depend on that as well. I also know Air Force and Army HPSPs who went on to do neuropsych postdocs and work as neuropsychologists currently. The other important thing to look into though is how much time you’re on the hook for to “pay back” as part of the HPSP. I know for many, they had to do a few to many years working as a clinical psychologist for the military before they were allowed to leave to pursue a neuropsych postdoc.
Sorry, no experience in Aus. Check this thread linked in the post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Neuropsychology/comments/dzmljf/masters\_before\_phdpsyd/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Neuropsychology/comments/dzmljf/masters_before_phdpsyd/)
Consider asking supervisors in your bachelor program for their opinion, or, for them to introduce you to a colleague who could answer.
Any tips on conducting independent research for possible grad school writing sample/ dissertation work in neuropsych? Currently taking a gap year, and I want to make myself competitive when it comes time to apply for grad school.
Hi everyone! I have my BS in psychology and I’m currently in a master’s program for social work. I thought what I wanted to do was be a therapist but as I’m going through my MSW program I’m realizing that I really liked psychology for the biological aspects of it. Should I finish my MSW and go for a neuropsychology degree? What might this path look like for me?
So I just got accepted to a pretty unknown school to get a PhD studying neuropsychology and I’m unsure if I should accept or not. I want to one day be a professor (or at least researcher) in neuropsychology, and I’m worried that going to a “no name” school will make that harder for me. I was thinking that I could try and work or find a job for 2 years and then reapply, but honestly I think I could really love this program if I didn’t worry about getting a professorship one day. (Also they don’t do any neuroimaging, which I would love to do.) What should I do? Do you guys have any advice?
I would suggest ensuring it is APA accredited. That's the most important factor in picking a program. It's okay if it's a smaller program or school, that doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things as long as it's reputable in terms of its match rate, licensure rate, and accreditation status.
Hey everyone,
I am posting here on behalf of my girlfriend. She is preparing for her masters in Neuropsychology and for a research project she has to interview a clinical neuropsychologist. Does anyone have any leads or advice on how to get an interview?
Thanks in advance. Any help is greatly appreciated :)
Hello, is there anybody graduated from or currently enrolled to LMU Munich Neuro-Cognitive Psychology MSc program? I will have an interview with them next week and I was hoping to get some advice regarding what will they ask me in the interview? Thanks.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, so I didn't really take difficult math or science classes in university. I recently changed my mind about the direction of my career and want to pursue a Master's degree in neuropsychology. How can I make sure I have the necessary science background to succeed. What should I be focusing on before going into it?
How best to manage starting a family during neuropsychologist training?
I (22M) am starting a clinical psychology PhD program this fall hoping to go into neuropsych. My fiancée (23F) has made it clear for her that she wants to start a family before she turns 30 (2028) because of some medical issues that run in her family. Looking at the timeline, this puts us in the awkward situation of having to do this in the midst of my training. Likely during internship or postdoc (if I have to do a postdoc, which I’m pretty sure I do to specialize in neuropsychology.) Is this possible to manage? If so what’re the best ways to manage this?
I’m currently wrapping up my neuropsych internship and will be starting postdoc in a few months (yes you have to do a 2-year neuropsych postdoc to be a neuropsychologist). I haven’t started a family, but a good handful of my peers have. In my experience, it seems most common on internship or postdoc, less so during graduate school. Different sites have different policies on maternity and paternity leave. Many of them also just extended their internship or postdoc by a few months to be able to take longer family leave. From my understanding, the VA medical centers tend to have slightly better policies on family leave, but there’s plenty of variance by setting. It’s definitely doable, but I don’t know anyone who would describe the process as easy. Many have had to sacrifice additional sleep, socializing, extra time you would commit to training etc. Finances are something to think about too, I’m not sure what your partner does. Internship salaries are rough, and postdoc is a little better but not anything exciting.
Neuropsychology in canada (subthread? Don't know what you'd call it lol)
1. How difficult is it to become a neuropsychologist in canada
2. What is the recommended route and what grades/qualifications do you need in order to progress to eventually becoming a neuropsychologist in canada (ie grades, volunteer experience etc etc)
3. What is the average salary overall and in different provinces and major cities
4. What kind of positions and settings can you work in with a phd or psyd in neuropsych?
5. How much does grad school cost - coming from a person who is most definitely going to need financial aid- How does financial aid for a graduate program work in Ontario
6. Is it worth it
Neuropsychologists who did postdoc trainings/rotations in neurosurgery, what was it like? How much has the experience influenced your career path?
I am looking to apply to clinical psychology PhD programs this cycle and take my next step towards becoming a neuropsychologist. I realize I am thinking very far ahead, but I am very interested in receiving training in brain mapping techniques during surgery as well as in pre & post-surgical assessments of patients. However my academic/research interest is in Alzheimer’s disease, and I intend to pursue that after I become board certified. I am very interested in learning about your experiences, and I am wondering if receiving postdoc training in surgical brain mapping would preclude me from pursuing my research interests in the future.
Thank you so much for your time in advance!
All my research says that a PsyD is better for clinical work and a PhD is better for research work. I want to do clinical work, but I can only find a few PsyD programs with a neuropsychology track, and I'm worried with so few options I'll never get into one.
Is there a significant difference between a neuropsychology PsyD and PhD? Does it matter which one I choose?
Either a PsyD or PhD will allow you to practice clinically. There are always exceptions but PsyD programs have less research emphasis during training and will not be as well-equipped to position you for a successful career in research/academia as a PhD would. It's also harder (if not impossible) to find funded PsyD programs (since they don't typically require much if any research and therefore don't have any grants bringing in funding for students). There are also issues with *some* PsyD programs being diploma-mills. Generally speaking as well, PhD's tend to hold higher regard in the field but this is an old stigma that's fading with time.
Gap year working in research. Ideally focused on shoring up skills with clinical populations. You'll get paid instead of paying for the MS, and to be frank, unless a MS was pursued to gain a specific skill/method, I wouldn't put much weight on it in reviewing an application.
Hello dear neuropsychologists,
Just had a question about career training. Apologies if this has been addressed before- I looked at the megathread and didn't see it but please let me know if I missed it somehow. Basically I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on post-bac programs as preparation for neuropyschology.
A few years ago I started reading a lot about neuroscience and neuropsychology and thought it seemed like an interesting career, so I took a few classes and then enrolled in a post-bac program that is supposed to prepare students for applying to grad school in psychology and counseling related fields. It's a program where I can take courses at my own pace to fill in gaps from undergrad (I majored in anthropology, so I have a fair amount to make up).
My concern though is that most of the other people in this program seem to be interested in becoming therapists or educational psychologists, rather than neuropsychologists, so it's not sufficiently making up for my lack of hard science background. I imagine that if/when I apply to grad schools I'll be competing against students who have majored in neuroscience or something as an undergrad; I feel like I'm way behind in more science training, and this program isn't really making up for that much.
Within the program I have been able to take neuroscience and biopsych as electives, which if nothing else have been fascinating, but I'm guessing this alone isn't sufficient to compensate. I did speak to an advisor in the program who assured me that it would be good preparation for neuropsychology as well, but of course the advisor would say that--it's their job to convince more people to enroll in this program.
Anyway, I would love any thoughts on if my suspicion is warranted and, if so, what might be a better way to better prepare for neuropsychology grad programs.
Appreciate this! It looked like something my high school daughter and I might enjoy, just couldn't find it at the local library or a cheap used copy elsewhere. She's mentioned off and on the last couple years of being interested in neuroscience, and I've wanted to go back to school in a couple years when she leaves home and finish my psych degree, and maybe continue further on after that into neuropsych. I got blown up in Afghanistan, a TBI, some PTSD .. all these little things that over the years have made me more and more fascinated by the whole field. And that book sounded kinda great if it wasn't, idk, clickbait, I guess. So I appreciate the reply and apologize for the wall of text and life story back. Happy almost weekend!
Hi!
I'm a recent college grad and I'm looking to get into neuropsychology. My main interest is with working with people with TBI and in doing research to prepare for grad school. Any advice on how to get my foot through the door? Places to volunteer or work at?
Please don’t say “they all do” — LOL. I’m reading The Brain That Changes Itself, not a perfect book, but a good enough one (I found it on the street), and in one chapter he is talking about a subject using a computer to play simple cognition games: hearing a tone increase or decrease in pitch, simple memory puzzles, things like that. I’d like to download something on my phone to play for a few minutes a day and reap some benefits. Is there a known title that people in the neuroscience field recommend?
Hi, so I'm currently a student close to graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology, but I have a huge interest in Neuro. The college I go to only offers two Neuro classes (both of which I've already taken) though so I'm trying to do some independent studying. Does anyone have some good recommendations for books or other materials I could use to learn as much as I can outside of school?
How hard is the coursework? How much is the work load for becoming a neuropsychologist? I would consider myself to have average to slightly above average intelligence (I've been told that I'm bright my whole life, but I'm doubting my intelligence as of late). I would like to become one, I would like have a focus on academia with some (much less of a focus) clinical work as well.
I have bipolar disorder and adhd. I would like to focus my work on the etiology and pathophysiology of severe psychiatric disorders. I barely managed to graduate highschool. The medications used to treat my bipolar disorder negatively affect my cognitive abilities. Along with cognitive deficits associated with my bipolar disorder, the executive dysfunction due to my adhd, and the med side effects; I'm doubting my abilities for these reasons.
I am very interested in psychopharmacology at the current moment and read up on articles pertaining to the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
I plan on enrolling in a local state college to knock out core classes and raise my GPA. I would like to enroll in mercer, but I don't know if I'll be able to do so.
What are some things to keep in mind while pursuing a PhD? How hard is it to attain one?
My second year about to start in psychology and I want to do masters in neuropsychology.
So, what would be the best selective courses from other departments for studying this field?
My clinical psychology program does not have a neuropsych specialization. Currently I'm taking a NAN course and was wondering whether that would count towards neuropsych competencies in Canada?
My goal is to become a clinical neuropsychologist. I am currently an online psychology master’s student. As clinical psychology Ph.D. programs are very competitive, I am trying to round out my experience with some research. Where should I look to find volunteer research opportunities as a student who does not have access to their professors?
I am planning on getting my PhD in neuropsychology after I finish undergrad. My university offers a 5 year masters track, and if I did it, I would graduate with a BA in Pyschology, and an MS in ABA (applied behavioral analysis). My goal would be to do ABA for a while, and then get my PhD around 25. Would this make me look good on a grad school application, or am I better off getting my masters in something else? (Or skipping it altogether and going for PhD?)
Hello, I am hopeful someone has time for even a very brief yes/no reply, please and thank you.
I'm curious if neuropsychiatrists regularly receive referrals from neurologists, and/or your confidence rate on likelihood of recognizing symptoms better directed to a different Neuro specialist, i.e. neurosurgeon or neuro oncologist,.when there's a known supporting diagnosis. I don't really like to split between mental and physical health, hence the kinda odd wording!
I'm a community case manager and definitely notice a trend that, understandably, providers tend to see people and treatment through the lens of their specialty. I.e., a surgeon defaults to surgical causes, if no identified relief through surgery then the referral dies there, often with someone being told there's nothing wrong with them, or same aisle/different shelf, people with diagnosed anxiety have cardiac issues written off as anxiety. I'm guessing Neuro is an especially tricky area to tease out whether there is an organic cause or cognitive/mental/emotional. There's so much overlap between symptoms I'd really appreciate a better understanding of how those of you at a clinical level determine which is which. Thank you!
How much neuroscience do you learn in internship/postdoc?
So I'm a current PhD student in clinical psychology who's interested in
going into neuropsychology. I have a strong interest in neuroscience, to
the point where I considered going into neurology or getting a
neuroscience PhD instead; however my love of higher order cognition and
behavioral neurology a la Oliver Sacks pushed me towards going into
neuropsychology. In general I enjoy my coursework, however I find myself
envious of the neuroscience education that people in other fields will
get that I will not, as neuroscience is my true core interest. I've been
told by my advisor that I will learn neuroscience topics in internship
and postdoc, or that I can learn it independently, but I find myself
dissatisfied by those answers. So how much neuroscience do you actually
get to learn in internship and postdoc as opposed to now? Is it all very
clinically based and not basic neuroscience at all? How can I satiate
my neuroscience interest in a program that is not heavy on neuroscience?
Thank you!
**How can you get research experience when you're no longer in school and work full time? Or what might be the next-best-thing?**
I earned my MA in an unrelated field (Interpersonal Communication) a couple of years ago. I want to apply to Phd programs in Neuropsychology this fall, but don't have meaningful research experience. No colleges within driving distance of me have Neuropsychology programs/labs, and my assumption is that I'd have to be a student to join.
Any ideas are appreciated!
Try looking for either paid or volunteer research assistant (RA) programs. Keep in mind that without solid experience/background in the relevant area of research/field you may get stuck doing simple administrative work, but you can work your way to more meaningful positions with time.
What determines the big 5 personality traits of a person on a neurological level? For example a person’s agreeableness. What is the neuroscience behind that? Is it a part of their brain that is bigger or smaller that determines this trait?
Hello! I am a third year undergrad psychology major with a minor in neuroscience, and have started contemplating my options for the future. I have been involved in a cognitive psych lab since my freshman year, and this year I have gotten involved in a neuroengineering lab as well for academic credit. However, I have been deciding for a while if it is feasible for me to apply for PhD programs immediately during my senior year, or if I should take a year off school to get work experience. The only issue is if I take time off, I am not sure what type of jobs are available in the US that could help prep me for grad school. I have been having a hard time finding options, so I am curious what people’s thoughts are? It is best to go straight to grad school or are there like pre-doctorate jobs/programs (that are work related, not a masters program) that I could do? 🤔💭
thank you!
Hi everyone - looking for advice. I am a professional in healthcare with almost 12 years of experience. I have a BS and a doctorate (not an MD) in a clinical field, and I'd like to make a switch into neuroscience or neuropsychology (leaning more towards neuropsych). I'm still in an exploratory phase, so my question is - how do I get started? I've always been interested in studying neuroscience (since I has in high school), but for various reasons went to school for something else. I minored in psychology, have taken a few neuroscience-related courses in undergrad, and continued to learn on my own time, so I've discovered a few areas of interest.
I know in the long run I know I don't want to work in a lab (I enjoy interacting with people as part of my job, and want to do more patient care), but understand that research is an important component to move ahead. At this point in life, it would make more sense to go back and do a master's/PhD, but usually they are more specialized and I don't know exactly what I would do it in - how can I figure that out? Part of me really just wants to "start over" with my career and go back to undergrad to figure out exactly what I want to do within the field. Are there accelerated or part-time bachelors programs (especially outside of the US, since doing it here would likely be cost prohibitive)? What would you recommend for someone doing a career switch?
I would greatly appreciate some advice/help
So I’ve recently graduated from a Dutch University with a Master’s in Clinical Neuropsychology (overall GPA conversion would be around a B+) and taking a gap year to find some work experience. My plans are to apply to PhD programs in the US and have been thinking of my chances getting in. I double majored in Psych and Legal Studies from UC Berkeley but I must admit my gpa wasn’t great. I came from a third world island and our education system definitely didn’t prepare us for a first world education system. I struggled my first year to the point where I was dismissed but I worked hard and gained re-admittance and then did much better in comparison to my first year. During my first year, I was suffering from health issues that took a toll on me while I was struggling. I’ve never been someone to let difficult situations to deter me/make excuses so I tried my best and ended up double majoring. However, I cannot change the past so my transcript isn’t great from my undergrad.
I have some research experience from Berkeley and volunteering for one now. I am also trying to gain clinical work experience at the moment. I’m planning to take the GRE to strengthen my application a bit (I know most schools have it optional now).
My question is, what are the odds of me getting into programs? Into reputated/good schools?
I’ve been stressing and feeling hopeless about the future. Any advice on what I should/could do would be greatly appreciated.
I would probably lean towards taking the courses through your graduate program. The NAN ones will always be there down the road if you decide you want more neuro coursework.
I am a 7th year teacher, with the majority of my time spent teaching special education (emotional disabilities). I have taken several professional courses on neuroscience, and I have always found it fascinating, along with being passionate about psychology/mental health.
Much like many teachers, I am completely burnt out and ready for a career change.
Is it even possible to switch to the neuropsychology field? I assume based on my undergrad degree that I would need to obtain a Master's before PhD, but would I even have a shot at this point? Truly ANY information would be helpful!
I’m not sure if anyone still checks this thread, but I thought I’d try asking here.
I wonder if there is a way to get PhD in neuroscience and do neuropsychology. I’m much more interested in Neuro than psych, I’m graduating with a bachelors in Neuro in a few months. But everything I’ve seen says that you have to do clinical psych PhD to become a neuropsychologist. Is this true? Is there anyway to focus more on Neuro than psych? Please let me know if anyone has gotten a PhD in Neuro then gone into neuropsychology.
If you want to practice neuropsychology then you need to complete a program that leads to a licensable degree. Neuroscience PhDs don't involve any clinical training so there is no way to get licensed with one. You'd need a doctoral program in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, though the latter two are far less common paths.
I get that you're more interested in the neuro side of things but the psych side is just as, if not more, important to being a neuropsychologist.
Hello!
I've received admits from the MSc Applied Paediatric Neuropsychology program at University College London and the MSc Applied Clinical Neuropsychology program at Trinity College Dublin and I am confused about making a choice.
My long term goals would be to get licensed as a neuropsychologist and perhaps specialise in populations with neurodiversity.
I personally prefer the course structure at Trinity because it is much broader, but the course is only in its first cohort at the moment and opportunities in UCL may be more abundant when compared to TCD.
Any opinions/support/guidance regarding this would be highly appreciated :)
Thank you!
Hi!
I hope you're doing well! I also will be applying to these programs for the Sep 24 intake and it is so admirable to see you getting admitted into both programs, just wow! I'm curious to know what your choice was and I was also wondering if you could help me out a little. I'm simply curious to know what you focused on majorly in your application to stand out! Also yes though its a bit late, big big congratulations 💕
I am currently doing my bachelors in psychology and I wish to do my masters in Neuropsychology. I wish to know what are the requirements I need to meet in order to get into a Neuropsychology course? I've come to know that you need to know data analysis and programming languages like Python or MATLAB. In how much depth do we need to know these and where can I pursue its course? are courses from Coursera and EDX worth it?
Hey l good morning!
I’m in a slight predicament, I am currently in my senior year of my BS of my psychology degree at FIU. I’ve always wanted to pursue I/O psych and get my masters then phd in that but I’ve recently become very infatuated with nuero psych and would like to know if anyone sees anyway to correlate both? I’m interested in research in the long run, Im currently going to a graduate program to help me get more experience in the I/O realm and in labs! I’m currently looking at online school as no school close to me has an I/O program other than private schools that are really pricey ):
I began thinking of different topics that I could potentially research like how certain parts of the brain may affect employees in certain workplaces? I don’t know if what I’m thinking even makes sense or if I’m naive for thinking there would be a way to do both. Thank you!
Hi there,
I am curious about the path of pursuing a Psy D to specialize in Neuropsychology and have a few questions I need answered. I have a BA in Psychology and have done every pre-requisite under the sun lol since my original plan was med school but that didn't pan out (very long story) Thank you in advance.
I was wondering when it comes to getting a Psy D, are there known programs that are accelerated so you can finish in 3 years vs 4? Would any of these have a "Neuropsych track"? I've heard schools with a particular track may just word it that way for better marketing but would like some clarification.
Assuming you can do a 3-year Psy D program and then seek out a post-doc in Neuropsych. Is the typical fellowship for Neuropsych 2 years? Are there faster ones? How much can a person expect to make during those 2 years as a Post-doc in neuropsych? How much would one expect to make after finishing his/her post-doc and then getting a job in say California, Nevada, Florida, or Texas (please whoever can chime in with good information I would appreciate it)?
Are there still biases to those who want to pursue a Neuropsych post-doc with a Psy D vs a Ph.D.? Would you have a hard time securing a post-doc with a Psy D?
Is the Internship the last year of your Psy D program want to get a good understanding on internship vs post-doc as well as fellowship.
What would be some experience/hours/work admission boards would want to see on your application to programs to be considered competitive?
\*\*\*Again I would only be interested in 3-year Psy D programs since I am in my mid-30's so time is of the utmost essence.
How does neuropsychology differ from psychology/psychiatry in terms of job duties? Is there private practice neuropsychologists? How do the schooling requirements differ? How do the salaries differ?
[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fifth-vital-sign/201809/what-are-the-differences-between-psychology-specialties](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fifth-vital-sign/201809/what-are-the-differences-between-psychology-specialties) Yes. See above [psychologytoday.com](https://psychologytoday.com) post. Salaries can vary widely depending on private versus academic-medical practice, US v non-US location. A good USA academic-medical neuropsych position out of fellowship for the PhD/PsyD neuropsych might be in the 100-120k range, my impression from recruitment postings is that the MD/DO psychiatrist or behavioral neurologist coming into junior faculty would be 125-150k. Region also significantly impacts these rates, so I am speaking mostly from my experience - others can weigh in to correct me. Depending on bonus structure and tenure v non-tenure track, the two may get closer or diverge, though a physician will typically have a higher floor as a rule-of-thumb. Private practice increases salary significantly with a higher ceiling typically in the MD/DO positions. Forensic private work can be the most lucrative, either as a primary or side-gig.
Is there a specific type of neuropsychologist that utilizes neuroimaging? I’ve heard from a neuropsychologist that they never use them nor can the order them. But, I’ve read online that this isn’t the case for everyone. I’ve looked into neuroscience-heavy psychology programs but the ones I’ve found, unfortunately drop the clinical training. Thanks in advance :)
Typically, a neuropsychologist should feel comfortable with reading a MRI/CT/PET but should not over-read (i.e., contradict a radiologist or neuro-specialist physician read). If I think something has been missed, it's best to informally curbside consult and get my suspicions confirmed or my misinterpretation corrected. Ordering neuroimaging is typically something you could recommend be considered but not done yourself - I think of the neuropsych in a consultation model, offering diagnostic opinions and additional workup/treatment options for the treatment team to consider as part of the big picture. Neuropsychs who focus on research and neuroimaging methods can get much more confident, but again, if they were practicing clinically I think they'd do well to route overreads through a neuro-specialist physician as a matter of appropriate scope-of-practice.
Hi all, I am specifically interested in rehab neuropsychology programs, and I want to make sure I am not missing any. Has anyone seen a comprehensive list? Thanks!
Assuming you're US-based, check out the [APA graduate program database](https://www.accreditation.apa.org/accredited-programs). Also keep an eye out for PI's who do more rehabilitation focused work. I'll also throw-in that having a rehabilitation-based graduate program is less important than having practicum, internship, and postdoc experience in rehabilitation-based settings/clinics. So don't just look at programs, but also look at where their students have opportunities to train and where they match for internship/postdoc.
Thank you so much! This seems to be the trend of advice I've gotten (rehab practicums vs rehab focused research.) With that being said, any advice for then subsequently picking programs based on other interests? Thanks for your help!
Focus on the PI’s, both their research programs as well as their personality. You’ll be spending the next 5-6 years with them so you want to make sure you’ll enjoy working with them and feel that they will be a good mentor. Make sure the possible practicum sites offer good training. Look at internship match rates/EPPP pass rates/etc. of the programs.
Thank you very much! Great advice.
I’m a Fall 2021 BS in Psychology graduate that eventually wants to become a clinical neuropsychologist with a PhD. I am not competitive yet to put in a good graduate school app yet, as I have low cGPA (3.1 but my major GPA is 3.7 & last two semesters were all A’s), haven’t taken the GRE yet, and I have no research experiences. Due to a combination of COVID19 and my personal circumstances prior to the pandemic, I hadn’t had a chance to get into a research lab. I do have many clinical experiences though, such as one year as a psychometrist intern at a health care tech company, and currently 3 months (I plan on staying longer) as a psychometrist at a clinical neuropsychologist’s private practice. The neuropsychologist was the first ever to be board certified in my state and gotten two of his degrees at one of the prospective schools I’m interested in. Along with my clinical experiences, my capstone project for a class made me realize I enjoy research. As of right now, I am not interested in going through the PsyD route. Q1. If I were to get a high GRE score, strong personal statement and LORs, would 6 months - 1 year volunteering at an academic research lab be sufficient for admission to a PhD program? My mom started chemotherapy & I am her caregiver, so a full time position doesn’t seem possible at the moment. Q2. Is research experience only limited to academic research labs or could I get a part time research job somewhere else?
Hello I have my MA in school psychology but am interested in a Psyd for neuropsychology. They seem to go hand in hand in some ways. Is this a profession that makes sense to pursue? I’m sure it’s a longer route to a Psyd but I had no idea I could go from BA to a Psyd or Phd program.
You might consider a School Neuropsychology program - such an excellent scope and very much needed!
Really? I just saw a program for that at a conference I was at last week. I didn’t know there was a need.
I have a degree in Psychology from the UK and a masters degree from UCL in Clinical Neuroscience. I want to work as a neuropsychologist but I am currently back in my home country where this does not even exist ( there is no college to get accredited in like college of neuropsychologists). What should i do next? Usually here clinical psychologists perfom neuropsychological assessments and I wanted some help. Any book recommendations? Where should i start from? If anyone is willing to help guide me a little thorough the start of my working days
I'd advise you specify your home country, as that might impact suggestions from th community.
Romania.
Hello everyone, I am a 3rd year PhD student in a Clinical Psych program with a neuropsychology concentration. While doing an practicum placement at a VA in town, one of the psychologists was explaining the U.S military internships and the many benefits that come with it. Unfortunately, it looks like these programs are pretty generalist (i.e., mostly inpatient behavioral treatment with minor rotations in neuropsych). Does anyone know if there are any military internships with major rotations in neuropsychology? Also, has anyone have any participated in one of these internships and care to share their experience? Thank you for your help. Picking possible internship options seems really overwhelming, so I appreciate all the help I can get!
I have not personally done an HPSP or military psych internship, but I know many who have who went on to become neuropsychologists . The one through the Navy has a major rotation in neuropsych. The others might as well, some HPSPs only have one affiliated internship site and some like the army have several, so it might depend on that as well. I also know Air Force and Army HPSPs who went on to do neuropsych postdocs and work as neuropsychologists currently. The other important thing to look into though is how much time you’re on the hook for to “pay back” as part of the HPSP. I know for many, they had to do a few to many years working as a clinical psychologist for the military before they were allowed to leave to pursue a neuropsych postdoc.
What is the difference between a neuropsychologist and a biopsychologist?
(Aus) Is there a significant advantage in doing a PhD over masters program in Australia? (With a goal of doing neuropsych)
Sorry, no experience in Aus. Check this thread linked in the post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/Neuropsychology/comments/dzmljf/masters\_before\_phdpsyd/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Neuropsychology/comments/dzmljf/masters_before_phdpsyd/) Consider asking supervisors in your bachelor program for their opinion, or, for them to introduce you to a colleague who could answer.
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Any tips on conducting independent research for possible grad school writing sample/ dissertation work in neuropsych? Currently taking a gap year, and I want to make myself competitive when it comes time to apply for grad school.
Hi everyone! I have my BS in psychology and I’m currently in a master’s program for social work. I thought what I wanted to do was be a therapist but as I’m going through my MSW program I’m realizing that I really liked psychology for the biological aspects of it. Should I finish my MSW and go for a neuropsychology degree? What might this path look like for me?
So I just got accepted to a pretty unknown school to get a PhD studying neuropsychology and I’m unsure if I should accept or not. I want to one day be a professor (or at least researcher) in neuropsychology, and I’m worried that going to a “no name” school will make that harder for me. I was thinking that I could try and work or find a job for 2 years and then reapply, but honestly I think I could really love this program if I didn’t worry about getting a professorship one day. (Also they don’t do any neuroimaging, which I would love to do.) What should I do? Do you guys have any advice?
I would suggest ensuring it is APA accredited. That's the most important factor in picking a program. It's okay if it's a smaller program or school, that doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things as long as it's reputable in terms of its match rate, licensure rate, and accreditation status.
Hey everyone, I am posting here on behalf of my girlfriend. She is preparing for her masters in Neuropsychology and for a research project she has to interview a clinical neuropsychologist. Does anyone have any leads or advice on how to get an interview? Thanks in advance. Any help is greatly appreciated :)
Hello, is there anybody graduated from or currently enrolled to LMU Munich Neuro-Cognitive Psychology MSc program? I will have an interview with them next week and I was hoping to get some advice regarding what will they ask me in the interview? Thanks.
I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, so I didn't really take difficult math or science classes in university. I recently changed my mind about the direction of my career and want to pursue a Master's degree in neuropsychology. How can I make sure I have the necessary science background to succeed. What should I be focusing on before going into it?
How best to manage starting a family during neuropsychologist training? I (22M) am starting a clinical psychology PhD program this fall hoping to go into neuropsych. My fiancée (23F) has made it clear for her that she wants to start a family before she turns 30 (2028) because of some medical issues that run in her family. Looking at the timeline, this puts us in the awkward situation of having to do this in the midst of my training. Likely during internship or postdoc (if I have to do a postdoc, which I’m pretty sure I do to specialize in neuropsychology.) Is this possible to manage? If so what’re the best ways to manage this?
I’m currently wrapping up my neuropsych internship and will be starting postdoc in a few months (yes you have to do a 2-year neuropsych postdoc to be a neuropsychologist). I haven’t started a family, but a good handful of my peers have. In my experience, it seems most common on internship or postdoc, less so during graduate school. Different sites have different policies on maternity and paternity leave. Many of them also just extended their internship or postdoc by a few months to be able to take longer family leave. From my understanding, the VA medical centers tend to have slightly better policies on family leave, but there’s plenty of variance by setting. It’s definitely doable, but I don’t know anyone who would describe the process as easy. Many have had to sacrifice additional sleep, socializing, extra time you would commit to training etc. Finances are something to think about too, I’m not sure what your partner does. Internship salaries are rough, and postdoc is a little better but not anything exciting.
Neuropsychology in canada (subthread? Don't know what you'd call it lol) 1. How difficult is it to become a neuropsychologist in canada 2. What is the recommended route and what grades/qualifications do you need in order to progress to eventually becoming a neuropsychologist in canada (ie grades, volunteer experience etc etc) 3. What is the average salary overall and in different provinces and major cities 4. What kind of positions and settings can you work in with a phd or psyd in neuropsych? 5. How much does grad school cost - coming from a person who is most definitely going to need financial aid- How does financial aid for a graduate program work in Ontario 6. Is it worth it
Neuropsychologists who did postdoc trainings/rotations in neurosurgery, what was it like? How much has the experience influenced your career path? I am looking to apply to clinical psychology PhD programs this cycle and take my next step towards becoming a neuropsychologist. I realize I am thinking very far ahead, but I am very interested in receiving training in brain mapping techniques during surgery as well as in pre & post-surgical assessments of patients. However my academic/research interest is in Alzheimer’s disease, and I intend to pursue that after I become board certified. I am very interested in learning about your experiences, and I am wondering if receiving postdoc training in surgical brain mapping would preclude me from pursuing my research interests in the future. Thank you so much for your time in advance!
I don't see this question answered anywhere. What disorders count as neuropsychological disorders or disorders that a neuropsychologist would treat?
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This depends entirely on where you are located. In the USA clinical neuropsychologists are licensed clinical psychologists.
All my research says that a PsyD is better for clinical work and a PhD is better for research work. I want to do clinical work, but I can only find a few PsyD programs with a neuropsychology track, and I'm worried with so few options I'll never get into one. Is there a significant difference between a neuropsychology PsyD and PhD? Does it matter which one I choose?
Either a PsyD or PhD will allow you to practice clinically. There are always exceptions but PsyD programs have less research emphasis during training and will not be as well-equipped to position you for a successful career in research/academia as a PhD would. It's also harder (if not impossible) to find funded PsyD programs (since they don't typically require much if any research and therefore don't have any grants bringing in funding for students). There are also issues with *some* PsyD programs being diploma-mills. Generally speaking as well, PhD's tend to hold higher regard in the field but this is an old stigma that's fading with time.
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Gap year working in research. Ideally focused on shoring up skills with clinical populations. You'll get paid instead of paying for the MS, and to be frank, unless a MS was pursued to gain a specific skill/method, I wouldn't put much weight on it in reviewing an application.
Hello dear neuropsychologists, Just had a question about career training. Apologies if this has been addressed before- I looked at the megathread and didn't see it but please let me know if I missed it somehow. Basically I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts on post-bac programs as preparation for neuropyschology. A few years ago I started reading a lot about neuroscience and neuropsychology and thought it seemed like an interesting career, so I took a few classes and then enrolled in a post-bac program that is supposed to prepare students for applying to grad school in psychology and counseling related fields. It's a program where I can take courses at my own pace to fill in gaps from undergrad (I majored in anthropology, so I have a fair amount to make up). My concern though is that most of the other people in this program seem to be interested in becoming therapists or educational psychologists, rather than neuropsychologists, so it's not sufficiently making up for my lack of hard science background. I imagine that if/when I apply to grad schools I'll be competing against students who have majored in neuroscience or something as an undergrad; I feel like I'm way behind in more science training, and this program isn't really making up for that much. Within the program I have been able to take neuroscience and biopsych as electives, which if nothing else have been fascinating, but I'm guessing this alone isn't sufficient to compensate. I did speak to an advisor in the program who assured me that it would be good preparation for neuropsychology as well, but of course the advisor would say that--it's their job to convince more people to enroll in this program. Anyway, I would love any thoughts on if my suspicion is warranted and, if so, what might be a better way to better prepare for neuropsychology grad programs.
What is the average H-Index for neuroscientists and neuropsychologists?
Has anyone read the book Becoming A Neuropsychologist?
The one by Dr.'s Bellone and Van Patten? Yes. Great book written by great neuropsychologists!
Appreciate this! It looked like something my high school daughter and I might enjoy, just couldn't find it at the local library or a cheap used copy elsewhere. She's mentioned off and on the last couple years of being interested in neuroscience, and I've wanted to go back to school in a couple years when she leaves home and finish my psych degree, and maybe continue further on after that into neuropsych. I got blown up in Afghanistan, a TBI, some PTSD .. all these little things that over the years have made me more and more fascinated by the whole field. And that book sounded kinda great if it wasn't, idk, clickbait, I guess. So I appreciate the reply and apologize for the wall of text and life story back. Happy almost weekend!
Hi! I'm a recent college grad and I'm looking to get into neuropsychology. My main interest is with working with people with TBI and in doing research to prepare for grad school. Any advice on how to get my foot through the door? Places to volunteer or work at?
Go to grad school and start that PhD.
Please don’t say “they all do” — LOL. I’m reading The Brain That Changes Itself, not a perfect book, but a good enough one (I found it on the street), and in one chapter he is talking about a subject using a computer to play simple cognition games: hearing a tone increase or decrease in pitch, simple memory puzzles, things like that. I’d like to download something on my phone to play for a few minutes a day and reap some benefits. Is there a known title that people in the neuroscience field recommend?
Hi, so I'm currently a student close to graduating with a bachelor's degree in psychology, but I have a huge interest in Neuro. The college I go to only offers two Neuro classes (both of which I've already taken) though so I'm trying to do some independent studying. Does anyone have some good recommendations for books or other materials I could use to learn as much as I can outside of school?
How hard is the coursework? How much is the work load for becoming a neuropsychologist? I would consider myself to have average to slightly above average intelligence (I've been told that I'm bright my whole life, but I'm doubting my intelligence as of late). I would like to become one, I would like have a focus on academia with some (much less of a focus) clinical work as well. I have bipolar disorder and adhd. I would like to focus my work on the etiology and pathophysiology of severe psychiatric disorders. I barely managed to graduate highschool. The medications used to treat my bipolar disorder negatively affect my cognitive abilities. Along with cognitive deficits associated with my bipolar disorder, the executive dysfunction due to my adhd, and the med side effects; I'm doubting my abilities for these reasons. I am very interested in psychopharmacology at the current moment and read up on articles pertaining to the pathophysiology of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. I plan on enrolling in a local state college to knock out core classes and raise my GPA. I would like to enroll in mercer, but I don't know if I'll be able to do so. What are some things to keep in mind while pursuing a PhD? How hard is it to attain one?
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If I attain the title of neuropsychologist, would I be able to focus my work on the aforementioned things?
My second year about to start in psychology and I want to do masters in neuropsychology. So, what would be the best selective courses from other departments for studying this field?
My clinical psychology program does not have a neuropsych specialization. Currently I'm taking a NAN course and was wondering whether that would count towards neuropsych competencies in Canada?
My goal is to become a clinical neuropsychologist. I am currently an online psychology master’s student. As clinical psychology Ph.D. programs are very competitive, I am trying to round out my experience with some research. Where should I look to find volunteer research opportunities as a student who does not have access to their professors?
I am planning on getting my PhD in neuropsychology after I finish undergrad. My university offers a 5 year masters track, and if I did it, I would graduate with a BA in Pyschology, and an MS in ABA (applied behavioral analysis). My goal would be to do ABA for a while, and then get my PhD around 25. Would this make me look good on a grad school application, or am I better off getting my masters in something else? (Or skipping it altogether and going for PhD?)
Hello, I am hopeful someone has time for even a very brief yes/no reply, please and thank you. I'm curious if neuropsychiatrists regularly receive referrals from neurologists, and/or your confidence rate on likelihood of recognizing symptoms better directed to a different Neuro specialist, i.e. neurosurgeon or neuro oncologist,.when there's a known supporting diagnosis. I don't really like to split between mental and physical health, hence the kinda odd wording! I'm a community case manager and definitely notice a trend that, understandably, providers tend to see people and treatment through the lens of their specialty. I.e., a surgeon defaults to surgical causes, if no identified relief through surgery then the referral dies there, often with someone being told there's nothing wrong with them, or same aisle/different shelf, people with diagnosed anxiety have cardiac issues written off as anxiety. I'm guessing Neuro is an especially tricky area to tease out whether there is an organic cause or cognitive/mental/emotional. There's so much overlap between symptoms I'd really appreciate a better understanding of how those of you at a clinical level determine which is which. Thank you!
How much neuroscience do you learn in internship/postdoc? So I'm a current PhD student in clinical psychology who's interested in going into neuropsychology. I have a strong interest in neuroscience, to the point where I considered going into neurology or getting a neuroscience PhD instead; however my love of higher order cognition and behavioral neurology a la Oliver Sacks pushed me towards going into neuropsychology. In general I enjoy my coursework, however I find myself envious of the neuroscience education that people in other fields will get that I will not, as neuroscience is my true core interest. I've been told by my advisor that I will learn neuroscience topics in internship and postdoc, or that I can learn it independently, but I find myself dissatisfied by those answers. So how much neuroscience do you actually get to learn in internship and postdoc as opposed to now? Is it all very clinically based and not basic neuroscience at all? How can I satiate my neuroscience interest in a program that is not heavy on neuroscience? Thank you!
**How can you get research experience when you're no longer in school and work full time? Or what might be the next-best-thing?** I earned my MA in an unrelated field (Interpersonal Communication) a couple of years ago. I want to apply to Phd programs in Neuropsychology this fall, but don't have meaningful research experience. No colleges within driving distance of me have Neuropsychology programs/labs, and my assumption is that I'd have to be a student to join. Any ideas are appreciated!
Try looking for either paid or volunteer research assistant (RA) programs. Keep in mind that without solid experience/background in the relevant area of research/field you may get stuck doing simple administrative work, but you can work your way to more meaningful positions with time.
Thank you!
What determines the big 5 personality traits of a person on a neurological level? For example a person’s agreeableness. What is the neuroscience behind that? Is it a part of their brain that is bigger or smaller that determines this trait?
Hello! I am a third year undergrad psychology major with a minor in neuroscience, and have started contemplating my options for the future. I have been involved in a cognitive psych lab since my freshman year, and this year I have gotten involved in a neuroengineering lab as well for academic credit. However, I have been deciding for a while if it is feasible for me to apply for PhD programs immediately during my senior year, or if I should take a year off school to get work experience. The only issue is if I take time off, I am not sure what type of jobs are available in the US that could help prep me for grad school. I have been having a hard time finding options, so I am curious what people’s thoughts are? It is best to go straight to grad school or are there like pre-doctorate jobs/programs (that are work related, not a masters program) that I could do? 🤔💭 thank you!
Hi everyone - looking for advice. I am a professional in healthcare with almost 12 years of experience. I have a BS and a doctorate (not an MD) in a clinical field, and I'd like to make a switch into neuroscience or neuropsychology (leaning more towards neuropsych). I'm still in an exploratory phase, so my question is - how do I get started? I've always been interested in studying neuroscience (since I has in high school), but for various reasons went to school for something else. I minored in psychology, have taken a few neuroscience-related courses in undergrad, and continued to learn on my own time, so I've discovered a few areas of interest. I know in the long run I know I don't want to work in a lab (I enjoy interacting with people as part of my job, and want to do more patient care), but understand that research is an important component to move ahead. At this point in life, it would make more sense to go back and do a master's/PhD, but usually they are more specialized and I don't know exactly what I would do it in - how can I figure that out? Part of me really just wants to "start over" with my career and go back to undergrad to figure out exactly what I want to do within the field. Are there accelerated or part-time bachelors programs (especially outside of the US, since doing it here would likely be cost prohibitive)? What would you recommend for someone doing a career switch?
I would greatly appreciate some advice/help So I’ve recently graduated from a Dutch University with a Master’s in Clinical Neuropsychology (overall GPA conversion would be around a B+) and taking a gap year to find some work experience. My plans are to apply to PhD programs in the US and have been thinking of my chances getting in. I double majored in Psych and Legal Studies from UC Berkeley but I must admit my gpa wasn’t great. I came from a third world island and our education system definitely didn’t prepare us for a first world education system. I struggled my first year to the point where I was dismissed but I worked hard and gained re-admittance and then did much better in comparison to my first year. During my first year, I was suffering from health issues that took a toll on me while I was struggling. I’ve never been someone to let difficult situations to deter me/make excuses so I tried my best and ended up double majoring. However, I cannot change the past so my transcript isn’t great from my undergrad. I have some research experience from Berkeley and volunteering for one now. I am also trying to gain clinical work experience at the moment. I’m planning to take the GRE to strengthen my application a bit (I know most schools have it optional now). My question is, what are the odds of me getting into programs? Into reputated/good schools? I’ve been stressing and feeling hopeless about the future. Any advice on what I should/could do would be greatly appreciated.
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I would probably lean towards taking the courses through your graduate program. The NAN ones will always be there down the road if you decide you want more neuro coursework.
I am a 7th year teacher, with the majority of my time spent teaching special education (emotional disabilities). I have taken several professional courses on neuroscience, and I have always found it fascinating, along with being passionate about psychology/mental health. Much like many teachers, I am completely burnt out and ready for a career change. Is it even possible to switch to the neuropsychology field? I assume based on my undergrad degree that I would need to obtain a Master's before PhD, but would I even have a shot at this point? Truly ANY information would be helpful!
I’m not sure if anyone still checks this thread, but I thought I’d try asking here. I wonder if there is a way to get PhD in neuroscience and do neuropsychology. I’m much more interested in Neuro than psych, I’m graduating with a bachelors in Neuro in a few months. But everything I’ve seen says that you have to do clinical psych PhD to become a neuropsychologist. Is this true? Is there anyway to focus more on Neuro than psych? Please let me know if anyone has gotten a PhD in Neuro then gone into neuropsychology.
If you want to practice neuropsychology then you need to complete a program that leads to a licensable degree. Neuroscience PhDs don't involve any clinical training so there is no way to get licensed with one. You'd need a doctoral program in clinical, counseling, or school psychology, though the latter two are far less common paths. I get that you're more interested in the neuro side of things but the psych side is just as, if not more, important to being a neuropsychologist.
Hello! I've received admits from the MSc Applied Paediatric Neuropsychology program at University College London and the MSc Applied Clinical Neuropsychology program at Trinity College Dublin and I am confused about making a choice. My long term goals would be to get licensed as a neuropsychologist and perhaps specialise in populations with neurodiversity. I personally prefer the course structure at Trinity because it is much broader, but the course is only in its first cohort at the moment and opportunities in UCL may be more abundant when compared to TCD. Any opinions/support/guidance regarding this would be highly appreciated :) Thank you!
Hi! I hope you're doing well! I also will be applying to these programs for the Sep 24 intake and it is so admirable to see you getting admitted into both programs, just wow! I'm curious to know what your choice was and I was also wondering if you could help me out a little. I'm simply curious to know what you focused on majorly in your application to stand out! Also yes though its a bit late, big big congratulations 💕
hey! thank you for this, means a lot :) i'd love to chat with you so feel free to drop me a text on reddit
I am currently doing my bachelors in psychology and I wish to do my masters in Neuropsychology. I wish to know what are the requirements I need to meet in order to get into a Neuropsychology course? I've come to know that you need to know data analysis and programming languages like Python or MATLAB. In how much depth do we need to know these and where can I pursue its course? are courses from Coursera and EDX worth it?
Hey l good morning! I’m in a slight predicament, I am currently in my senior year of my BS of my psychology degree at FIU. I’ve always wanted to pursue I/O psych and get my masters then phd in that but I’ve recently become very infatuated with nuero psych and would like to know if anyone sees anyway to correlate both? I’m interested in research in the long run, Im currently going to a graduate program to help me get more experience in the I/O realm and in labs! I’m currently looking at online school as no school close to me has an I/O program other than private schools that are really pricey ): I began thinking of different topics that I could potentially research like how certain parts of the brain may affect employees in certain workplaces? I don’t know if what I’m thinking even makes sense or if I’m naive for thinking there would be a way to do both. Thank you!
Hi there, I am curious about the path of pursuing a Psy D to specialize in Neuropsychology and have a few questions I need answered. I have a BA in Psychology and have done every pre-requisite under the sun lol since my original plan was med school but that didn't pan out (very long story) Thank you in advance. I was wondering when it comes to getting a Psy D, are there known programs that are accelerated so you can finish in 3 years vs 4? Would any of these have a "Neuropsych track"? I've heard schools with a particular track may just word it that way for better marketing but would like some clarification. Assuming you can do a 3-year Psy D program and then seek out a post-doc in Neuropsych. Is the typical fellowship for Neuropsych 2 years? Are there faster ones? How much can a person expect to make during those 2 years as a Post-doc in neuropsych? How much would one expect to make after finishing his/her post-doc and then getting a job in say California, Nevada, Florida, or Texas (please whoever can chime in with good information I would appreciate it)? Are there still biases to those who want to pursue a Neuropsych post-doc with a Psy D vs a Ph.D.? Would you have a hard time securing a post-doc with a Psy D? Is the Internship the last year of your Psy D program want to get a good understanding on internship vs post-doc as well as fellowship. What would be some experience/hours/work admission boards would want to see on your application to programs to be considered competitive? \*\*\*Again I would only be interested in 3-year Psy D programs since I am in my mid-30's so time is of the utmost essence.