Clinical Neuropsychology & Disability

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 5047
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Course ID
207993
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The overall aim of this course is to introduce clinical trainees to the fields of clinical neuropsychology and disability by examining some of the developmental and acquired brain-based disorders that can impact on the cognitive and psychological functioning of children and adults who are seen in clinical settings.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand at an advanced level the nature, rationale, and purposes of neuropsychological and disability assessments.
  • Acquire a strong working knowledge of the structural and functional organisation of the brain, and the regions that are affected by various brain-based disorders
  • Recognise and understand tests that are commonly used in neuropsychological and disability assessments
  • Understand at an advanced level some of the main types of developmental and acquired brain disorders; the main cognitive and psychological problems that are associated with these different disorders; and the treatments and prognoses for these disorders

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Assignment, Assignment, Assignment, Assignment

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Study Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Adelaide University - Information for Domestic students